COLLABORATION. STYLE. ENERGY. INTEGRITY. RESPECT.

These words represent my my artistic goals for all of my projects.

Historically informed performance practice, certainly that of the baroque era but also of non-Western and popular traditions, informs all my work. Yet I see it not as an end goal but as the starting point for a journey of creative possibilities. It’s not a barrier distinguishing one type of musician from another. It’s a stimulus to connect the present and the past, unleashing their simultaneous energy through committed, fresh collaboration.

Likewise, conducting is a skill that rides on the shoulders of artistic experience, of understanding not just the musical works but the individuals who transform them into sound. To get the best from one’s fellow artists, one must know their potential and the challenges they overcome every day in their pursuit of real value.

Musicians are uniquely equipped to be a positive example of respect and flexible leadership in the world, and it is humbling to continue the work of those who set this example for centuries.

I seek colleagues who believe in and strive to embody these principles too.