The first thing I focus on is harmony – for me this is the most moving aspect of music

Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
The first thing I focus on is harmony – for me this is the most moving aspect of music
Never underestimate the extent to which audiences are willing to hear something new, even if this sits outside of what they might be expecting.
Perfect happiness is having written music based on content and themes that are important to me. And then to also have those ideas resonates with others. This is truly gratifying.
I relish composing for specific performers – it always shapes the music
Every musician’s path is different – as a composer, classical orchestral player, singer/songwriter, they all have such different things to consider.
One positive aspect to performing not being my main source of income is that I have the luxury of being able to program less well known music that interests me – which is what ultimately led to my Philippa Schuyler recording