Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music? Definitely my wondrous Ma and Pa, both of whom were rocking classical violinists! I
Tag: female musician
Maria Marchant, pianist
I believe the role of a musician is in many ways akin to an interpreter. The piano is a monumental instrument, as Kathryn Stott once mentioned to me, and we are blessed with the ever growing huge canon of repertoire – solo, concerto and chamber.
Wiktoria Szubelak, guitarist
Who or what inspired you to take up the guitar pursue a career in music? Apparently I was interested in anything musical very early in
Cicilia Yudha, pianist
While the printed score is in two-dimensional black and white, music is a living language. As musicians, we must bring the notes to life and express the music as a colorful, three-dimensional world.
Varda Kotler, soprano
I admire great singers who are also great musicians, such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau whose every performance is a masterpiece! Ian Bostridge and Anne Sofie von Otter offer countless nuances and a strong statement. Listening to Emma Kirkby is an aesthetic experience and Anthony Rolfe Johnson’s work is moving and so full of emotion. My favourite conductor is Simon Rattle.
