My composing method varies piece by piece and the challenge is staying open and not judging how it wants to present itself.
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
My composing method varies piece by piece and the challenge is staying open and not judging how it wants to present itself.
I love the idea that there is no art without resistance from the medium, there are always boundaries to push against especially with a commission. The instrumentation, the style, the budget, the desires of the people you are working with, but all of these constraints force you into a place of creativity which you may never have thought of otherwise.
Listen to as wide a range of music as you can, not just classical. Follow your ear….
Schubert’s music speaks very directly to my heart. Every time I come to this music, new things come to my attention and I change the way I want to perform it
Play as many concerts as you can, everywhere, every week. That’s the only way to get a relaxed feeling on stage on any circumstances.