An interesting interview by composer Larry Bell...

Here is an interview by one of my former teachers.

I thought this would be an interesting share.

Although we respected each other we definitely disagreed on a number of issues :P

Nick Tolle Interview

I just wanted to drop a message here and say that it was an interesting interview to read. Several sentences surprised me... I didn't know that Schoenberg haven't played an instrument? Is this true? :)

He played some cello, but only at home with his friends, at a very basic amateur level. He might have dabbled with a few other instruments (viola, maybe some piano), but he was never a professional instrumentalist.

I found that interview fascinating. Thanks for posting the link.

You're welcome, ThePianoMan121.

This particular composer always had interesting things to say. Either one on one or in a class setting these types of discussion were frequent, and I do miss them.

I thought his comments on students composing "retro-Brahms" music, what he also considerd the "Golden age" of composition, and his statement about many composers not being interested in teaching but just doing their own thing thought provoking in a way (provoking with pros and cons).

I think I'll have another read of the article.