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I am revisiting my compositions that span thirty years and thanks to technology, I am hearing pieces for the first time. It’s exciting to re-engage with my musical past. Listening to them now is evocative, and looking back, I realise I have always had a strong compositional voice. It’s magical.

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Growing up in Jersey was an incredible experience; living freely in a beautiful place. This was the start of my compositional journey. I'm proud of my Jersey heritage.

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Listening back to the work of my younger self is both radical and enchanting. For me, writing at the piano is a total love affair.

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I love to record sounds when out on my travels. My piece ‘Imp’ was created on a Hebridean cliff top.

[Read the rest of the series here.]