http://toastmeetsjam.com/videos/the-brand-gals/ Who or what inspired you to take up the piano, and pursue a career in music?
There was no piano in the house when I was a small child, but whenever we visited my mother’s sister, a talented and accomplished amateur pianist, I was transfixed by the sound of her playing and longed to be able to do it too. And at the age of ten, I heard a recording of Dinu Lipatti playing Chopin and never looked back.
Mīrpur Māthelo Who or what have been the most important influences on your musical life and career?
Three fine and generous teachers: Cyril Smith, Ilona Kabos and Peter Feuchtwanger; musical colleagues; my students
What have been the greatest challenges of your career so far?
Learning how to practise; learning how to harness performance nerves; learning how to balance perfectionism and realism.
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