Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
The fewer the notes, the better I play. That’s what I learned. Not sure what that says about me. But on a certain level, I feel that my preoccupation with overtones, and a vertical upward and downward connection to the sound – to some kind of ether and to some kind of abyss – takes time
Staying true to the art has been very challenging at times. Not everyone will understand your artistic expression all of the time but life is a journey and it’s never static. The truest form of expression to me has no labels – it just is
Be open to try the things you’ve never done before. Sometimes, I hear musicians say that they don’t play this or that style of music because they either don’t feel comfortable with it or simply don’t like it. I experience again and again that beauty can be found in almost every single piece of musi
Investigate, challenge, commit and communicate – never stop developing and continually ask questions on all levels. Have the courage to do what you think is valid and exciting.
never expect opportunities to just turn up out of the blue, be proactive about creating and finding new work. Be pleasant to be around, assume fully all projects you commit to and always strive to be better. Stay determined, there are always high and low points, believe in yourself and you capabilities. Don’t underestimate the need for rest, set aside time for yourself.
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