The whole journey has been a challenge since I don’t come from a musical family and everything works by trial and error. Every turning point has been a moment of challenge, but the journey has been worthwhile
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
The whole journey has been a challenge since I don’t come from a musical family and everything works by trial and error. Every turning point has been a moment of challenge, but the journey has been worthwhile
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music? When I wasn’t old enough to remember anything (maybe
As a composer, success is writing a piece that I’m pleased with. The form makes sense, things fit together in a satisfying way, and the piece feels solid and cohesive, as well as being pleasant to listen to (or at least I find it pleasant to listen to). Other things that invoke a sense of satisfaction include challenging myself in some way and then fulfilling the challenge in the way I was intending to, or not quite fulfilling it but discovering something else along the way.
Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music? Initially, my Granddad John was my big musical influence.
In our profession it is important to have the courage, but also willingness to take risks