Who or what inspired you to take up the piano and pursue a career in music?

Many people and things. My parents bought me a piano when I was six and my passion for music started there. The love affair was never something I could imagine giving up so the choice of career paths was not a difficult one.

Who or what were the most important influences on your musical life and career?

All of my teachers and the composers that guided me through my development as an artist.

What have been the greatest challenges of your career so far?

Dealing with a hand injury when I was sixteen and the recovery from that.

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