love French composer Saint-Saens, Spanish
I'm pretty happy. It does take its toll though, and I'm
composer Pablo De Sarasate and Russian composer
not sure how I would cope once I become a mother,
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky. My favourite violin
bu t for now I embrace it and consider myself lucky to
concerto to perform is the Tchaikovsky. Another
be able to travel to many wonderful countries doing
favourite piece is 'The Lark Ascending' by English
what I love!
composer Vaughan Williams. Played correctly all of
these composers’ music can create magic. Pure and
How did you choose the songs that you recorded
simple.
for your debut album, Golden?
All the songs on my album Golden are songs that I
You have performed with many of the leading
have grown up loving, and wanted to recreate them
names in popular music, including Rod Stewart,
in my own style. I love the epically big luscious
Ronan Keating and Guy Sebastian. What have
sound of the music that you experience when
been some of your most memorable experiences as
watching any of the Cirque Du Soleil's and I wanted
a performer?
to merge that luscious sound into the creation of my
I have been so fortunate to have had the opportunity
album. The song list originally had over 40 songs I'd
to share some amazing and special experiences on
chosen, and it was a very difficult task to narrow that
stage with some of the best singing artists in the
down to 10 for the final set list!
world. Some of the musical moments with the singers
and other band members I have been lucky enough to
What do you hope that people will take from
be involved in have been ridiculously filled with so
listening to your album?
much talent. One of my most 'This Is Crazy'
I hope that it takes people on an emotional journey. I
experiences was back in December 2010. I was
hope it evokes some sort of strong emotion and
booked by Beyonce to perform for a private surprise
makes people want to hear more. I hope that it might
birthday party for Jay Z. They are both idols of mine
introduce a love for the violin to an audience that
and it was an incredible rush performing for them.
might otherwise have never existed.
Do you find it difficult to cope with the demands
What are the things you would like to achieve in
of touring, and all the travel involved?
future as a musician?
Touring is part and parcel with the job. Luckily I
I passionately love my performance and recording
have always loved travelling. Plonk me anywhere
career. I am excited to embrace every opportunity I
with my violin, a good book and a nice cup of tea and
might be presented with!