A concert is my experimentation time. I practice playing something several different ways, but in a concert, inevitably I get more ideas onstage, in that combination of focus and adrenaline, than I could ever get in the practice room.
I love performing. The sounds coming at me are dynamic, colorful and multi-layered. The energy from the musicians around me and from the audience is a swirl of excitement. Sometimes, I can feel the stage vibrating under my feet.
Through the Internet and technology, anyone can now seek out any artist, composer or undefined niche of music they find interesting. All on their own, without even having to stand up or go anywhere.
I'm more creative the more rules I have - note values, tempos, dynamic markings. Somehow, I find that really inspiring.
There's so many different ways to play Mozart.
I guess I just like the idea of digging things up. Although I used to be scared of human skeletons.
