A Musical Life in Pictures
This photo-essay represents some of my “musical self-portraits” taken at various points in my life. I believe that I have been shaped by, and developed my identity through a life-long and deep connection with music. Music is at the core of my being, and a constant companion. As a musician, artist, and especially as a conductor, my body is my instrument. Each picture represents a snapshot of my growth (physical, intellectual and emotional), as well as my identity, as a result of my engagement with music. It was about the age of three that I first remember being aware of my interest in, spiritual connection to, and passion for music, and that I was drawn to it naturally. I think, therefore, that (with a bit of imagination) that these pictures show the breadth of musical experiences I have accumulated over the course of my life, through the practice of music.
