Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? My father Peadar Mercier played the Irish percussion instruments, the
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? My father Peadar Mercier played the Irish percussion instruments, the
I would also say that my music is very much for the performer. I really deeply love musicians, and I want my music to be rewarding for them
Who or what inspired you to take up the cello and pursue a career in music? CA: I started the cello a little before I was
Who or what inspired you to take up a career in music? As a teenager I was lucky to have Jeremy Carter as my piano
I start from inspiration around a certain idea or sound performance, which I intuitively try to understand and write down. I let my ideas flow, often at the piano. Then I search for certain systems, rhythmic or melodic motifs, harmonies etc. that are present in this inspiration