It’s the warmth and attitude of the audience that makes a venue memorable for me
Tag: Meet the Artist
Harriet Mackenzie, violinist
Everything you do, everything you experience, by some alchemy, provides the fuel which goes into creating magical strands of musical light on stage….
Gezim Myshketa, baritone
The biggest challenge in a career today is to stand the test of time. In a world that runs fast and where a new opera singer is “baked” every minute, being successful after 15 years on stage is, for me, the greatest challenge won
Jack Hancher, guitarist
Don’t be afraid to try things musically. Experiment. Always keep an open mind to new suggestions and ideas. Question other interpretations of the music you’re playing. I think all of these are key to finding your own voice.
Tim Reader, conductor
Master at least one other endeavour to a professional level. You won’t be any less of a musician, it will almost certainly feed into your music-making, and it gives you an alternative if (God forbid) there is a repeat of 2020, or if you just change your mind as you get older. It’s harder to retrain later in life.
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