I am a Lisztian from head to toe, and when playing his music, I feel like I am speaking my mother tongue.
Tag: female musician
Sara Costa, pianist
Who or what inspired you to pursue a career in music and who or what have been the most important influences on your musical life
Sharon Azrieli, soprano
The biggest thrill of my life was making my Carnegie Hall debut with the Fauré Requiem; the sound of that hall is just incredible! I have sung there three times in different contexts, and it’s not only beautiful, it’s historic. The energy you feel looking out at the loges from the stage of the Isaac Stern Auditorium is just awe inspiring.
Elizabeth Llewellyn, soprano
If my audience is moved, entertained, challenged, provoked, consoled, informed, inspired – or any combination of the above – then I feel I have been successful in doing my job.
Nishla Smith, jazz singer
I’m a storyteller, I’m always looking for the invisible threads that tie things together.
