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Interview: Lucille Chung, Pianist

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Lucille Chung

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

Maria Curcio-Diamand, who was Arthur Schnabel’s favourite pupil, was my first great mentor. She opened my ears and heart to the art of sound and technique.

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

I think my biggest challenge has turned into an asset. When people see a photo of me, they don’t expect me to play all the works of Ligeti!

Lucille Chung performs at the Incontri in Terra di Siena chamber music festival this July. Further information here

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[News] Twyla Tharp Returns to the Music of Bob Dylan

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Twyla Tharp

Twyla Tharp, who set Bob Dylan’s music to dance in the 2006 musical “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” will return to the Nobel laureate’s tunes for her latest work, “Dylan Love Songs,” which will have its premiere in September at the Joyce Theater.

Part of a program performed by Twyla Tharp Dance, “Dylan Love Songs” will open the Joyce’s 2017-18 fall and winter season, which the theater announced on Wednesday.

Ms. Tharp is known for using popular music and moving fluidly among the worlds of ballet, Broadway and modern dance.

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Interview: Sophie Rosa, Violinist

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Sophie Rosa

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

You never stop trying to improve as a musician so every concert or practise session is challenge in that respect. There are certain moments that I look back on such as the final of the Manchester International Violin Competition and the first time performing live on BBC Radio 3. Both were very challenging and exciting. Finding an instrument was also a huge challenge. After approaching the Stradivari Trust, they kindly helped by setting up a syndicate to acquire my beautiful Joseph Gagliano violin dated 1795. I am very grateful to them as their support has been invaluable in the development and stability of my career.

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Making the Transition from Acting Training to Working!

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Working actors

Here are 6 guidelines that will help take the mystery out of launching your career:

  1. CHOOSE YOUR STRONGEST TALENT. Match that to the market that would provide the best opportunity.
  2. INVEST in yourself! Get the best photos, resume, demo reel and website. Get advice on your type and castability before shooting. Know the roles you can play and show that in your photos.
  3. TAKE CLASSES first in the areas in which you haven’t yet trained and are the most practical.
  4. SEEK A MENTOR TO GUIDE YOU. This could be a Marketing Mentor, Career coach, a Casting Director or an acting teacher with knowledge of marketing.
  5. MAKE A MARKETING PLAN. Research and create a list of all agents, casting directors, and current Prime Time, Daytime shows and Films in production. Do a Google search and set goals.
  6. MEET THE INDUSTRY when you’re ready. It’s best to wait until your marketing tools are up-to-speed and then get a referral to an agent.

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Interview: Duet Diana, Vocal Duet

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Duet Diana

Duet Diana are a classical vocal duet, formed of Sarah Lenney (soprano) and Katie Morel-Orchard (mezzo).

What do you consider to be the most important advice to impart to aspiring or young musicians?
Sarah: Don’t give up, and embrace your quirks – they might be what people remember about you! Stay true to yourself as a performer and take care of yourself, don’t expect perfection but think about really bringing something new to the music instead, and performing honestly.
Katie: Completely agree. I would also say that your physical and mental health is so important and is often overlooked. Working as a performer is a challenge for your self-esteem and it’s hard to keep up creativity and ambition at the same time – we would really recommend paying a visit to ‘The Floatworks’ in Vauxhall for this purpose. We love using that to take a deep breath, release tension in the body and open your mind back up. Georgina Sutton also runs a really inspiring fitness programme specifically for musicians that is innovative and cool.
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