Who or what inspired you to take up composing, and pursue a career in music? Growing up in the 1970’s in Palo Alto, California –
Tag: new music
Mark Bowden, composer
Each piece comes with its own challenges, but these are not frustrations. It is exhilarating to start a new piece and think about how to build its sonic world. I’ve been lucky enough to have huge variety in my work
Aaron Holloway-Nahum, composer & conductor
I would also say that my music is very much for the performer. I really deeply love musicians, and I want my music to be rewarding for them
Adam Swayne, pianist & composer
Who or what inspired you to take up a career in music? As a teenager I was lucky to have Jeremy Carter as my piano
Helen Grime, composer
Each commission has its own challenges, this may be linked to a brief. It often feels like you have to learn composing anew for each piece and that’s tough
