David Horne, composer of Emerging Dances, describes his early life as a concert pianist, his move to the USA to study composition and where he seeks inspiration for new works.
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Starting a career as a composer
David Horne studied in America before deciding whether to pursue a career as a pianist or a composer. He describes his experiences there.
In his youth Scottish-born David Horne was an outstanding pianist as well as a budding composer. He remembers his early composition teacher and a work which was a powerful influence on him.
The ability to hear what a piece of music is going to sound like in your head is important for a composer. David Horne talks about his inner ear and how he puts it to use in his writing.
