The limitations on live performances. Social media has been lovely, but nothing beats the rush of sitting up straight, breathing out and playing that first note.
Tag: interviews with composers
Lisa Swerdlow, composer
Let the music lead you, don’t try to lead it. Forcing a song to happen will only lead to being dissatisfied with what you’ve composed. Ignore the critic in your head and don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other composers. You bring your own sound into form; let that be your gift.
Christian Forshaw, saxophonist & composer
Because my career has been so varied I tend not to hear distinctions between musical genres, but am only interested in whether the music connects with me
Sean Quinn, Composer
Giving people experiences of learning and listening are some of the most exciting prospects of my job as a composer
Zygmund de Somogyi, composer & Curator
It’s no secret that avant-garde music communities outside of the classical spectrum have managed to evolve, thrive and be culturally relevant among the wider music populace. You have to ask yourself why classical music isn’t reaching those same heights.
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