Who or what are the most significant influences on your musical life? In terms of significance, it has to be Benjamin Britten and also Bernard
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William Vann, conductor
Who or what inspired you to take up conducting and pursue a career in music? Between the ages of 10 and 12 I was a
Cornelius Meister, conductor
Who or what inspired you to take up conducting and pursue a career in music? Somehow I always knew that I wanted to conduct. As
Carl Topilow, conductor
Each orchestral musician needs to be aware of his or her role within each phrase – are you playing the melody, countermelody, harmony, rhythmic pulse – and the relative importance of each. Note lengths, articulation, phrase direction – listening to your fellow orchestra members and fitting your part appropriately.
Julian Perkins, conductor & harpsichordist
When I was starting out as a musician I sometimes worried too much about what people might think of me. Now, I try and focus more on the ever-changing process of making music and let the listeners decide for themselves what they like.
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