As a musician, what is your definition of success?

The success, to me, is to disappear as an interpreter

Of course this is a very extreme way to say it, but my goal is always to respect and bring back to life the composer’s will. As Flaubert said about literature, the key is when the interpreter lets the composer and his music conquer the scene. Music, as a language, should be the vehicle of a message the composer left us. I can’t stand performances which are personal and narcissist showcases!

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