Be passionate about what you do, be intrigued and interested in life.
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
Be passionate about what you do, be intrigued and interested in life.
Who or what inspired you to take up the cello, and pursue a career in music? When I was four, I told my mum I’d
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.