interviews with musicians – Page 129

Sven Helbig, composer

October 22, 2016 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? It just happened, because I listened and loved orchestral music

José Menor, Pianist & Composer

October 19, 2016 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

I feel a special connection with Granados’ music. It somehow allows me to express myself freely.

I love the versatility and dynamism of the saxophone. It can convey so many different emotions, just like the voice can, and one minute you can be making a hugely powerful, aggressive sound and the next you can be floating the sound

Peter Donohoe, pianist

October 10, 2016 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

we need to identify in our own minds exactly why we really want to be performing musicians, and what we feel is the true role of music in modern society

Cheryl Frances-Hoad, composer

October 10, 2016 The Cross-Eyed Pianist

I heard a ‘cello being played on the radio (I can’t remember who was playing) when I was about 6, and just knew that was the instrument I had to play. I fully intended to just become an internationally famous concert ‘cellist (as you do!) but gradually composing took over.