Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music? I was lucky to grow up with music at
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music? I was lucky to grow up with music at
As well as musical influences, everyday life and occurrences influence me. What I bring to the stage is not only my performance and understanding of the music, but my personality, experience and perceptions. The work I do is affected by everything I encounter and perceive. So I go to lots of concerts and meet lots of different people, and generally feel open to new possibilities.
I think it is extremely important to think about why you want to become a professional musician and what could be your contribution. In other words, to be creative, to question general assumptions in your field and to find your own voice. And above all, to be patient, proactive, persistent and determined to work hard.
Who or what inspired you to take up piano and pursue a career in music? I was about to start first grade in school where
Do the hard stuff first! Work hard to study music theory and history and form and analysis because when you master these things you truly have freedom in your art. I think many young people try to take shortcuts, wanting to get quickly to the music without the discipline of focused study