Emma Pauncefort sits in conversation with Pete Judge, trumpeter-composer-turned-pianist, about his latest project ‘Piano 3’ which ties together music and landscapes.
Pete shares the inspiration behind his compositions, highlighting the influence of the likes of C20th composer Gerald Finzi and the impact of nature and seasonal changes. We discuss his connection to the environments of Southern Britain and his bid to advocate for broader environmental concerns in his music as he seeks to replicate the extraordinary minimalist repetitions we see around us.
Our discussion explores the coexistence of stillness and movement in Pete’s work and his personal journey of transforming improvisations into fixed compositions.
He also shares his experience of recording at St George's in Bristol, England versus ‘solo’ performances and how he always works in dialogue with the space.
00:00 A Glorious Morning in Bath
01:50 Musical Inspirations and Influences
02:48 The Art of Notated Music
09:57 Seasonal Inspirations and Creative Process
12:56 The Piano as a Sketchbook
17:18 Live Performances and Collaborations
22:12 The Fluidity of Musical Performance
23:04 Recording Process Insights
24:20 The Role of Space and Acoustics
26:25 Organic Recording Experience
30:04 Personal and Emotional Journey
32:06 Environmental and Artistic Reflections
36:44 Musical Style and Influences
40:49 Future Projects and Inspirations
42:56 Closing Remarks and Gratitude
Links
Pre-save Piano 3 now on your favourite streaming service: https://orcd.co/piano3
Stream singles already released:
Pete Spotify Profile
https://open.spotify.com/artist/079OQUvzp6K2MIAoiVYEMX?si=EbaeunaARMynetkKTkhRkQ
Pete Apple Profile
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/pete-judge/1160252843
Learn more about Pete
Pete website
https://www.petejudgemusic.com/
Instagram Profile
https://www.instagram.com/petejudgemusic/
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