‘Keep an open mind, be omnivorous, don’t be afraid of influences – have confidence that some kind of voice will emerge in you.’
Interviews with musicians, composers and conductors
‘Keep an open mind, be omnivorous, don’t be afraid of influences – have confidence that some kind of voice will emerge in you.’
Stand up for how you want to make music and what kind of musician you want to be
Whether a piece is commissioned or not, the challenge is always the same: to write something that I feel I would enjoy listening to as an audience member. A lot of music gets discarded because it does not pass that test.
I see my music as largely built on the classical tradition, but – hopefully – exploring new possibilities within it.
Who or what inspired you to take up the cello and pursue a career in music? CA: I started the cello a little before I was