Whats the most misunderstood aspect about being a composer?
The biggest misunderstanding is how we actually make a living. But that’s more of a personal concern than a general one. Composers are most of the time figuring out two things: How do they get people to listen to their music, and how do they get people to support them? A lot of us composers end up in academic situations because it takes care of that problem. Unfortunately, it tends to separate the composer from the immediacy of a contemporary art world. Q: After watching Scott Hicks’ recent “Glass” documentary, did you learn anything new about yourself? A: I have trouble watching movies about myself. Believe it or not, I’ve been the subject of one documentary a decade for four decades. I don’t know them very well. I’m there when they’re being made, of course. But when they’re done, it becomes something else to me. It’s like someone looking at themselves in a mirror. For some people, it can be fun; for many of us, it’s awkward. Q: Are there other words besides “minimalist” that you equa
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