There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem.

There are many collaborations I'd like to explore. One is to co-write a rap concerto with Eminem.

Once you're in a particular country, and you're surrounded by musicians who are so adept at traditional music, you suddenly realize how much there is to explore and digest and learn and experience.

Concerts have to be seen as a real event for which the aim is to try and feed everybody.

Apart from Scottish traditional music, I wasn't really influenced by any kind of music. I just basically followed my own instincts.

I often play on the cello-bass side of the orchestra, because I prefer the deep sounds. I can't hear the violins well.

Percussion is the most adaptable family of instruments. The biggest challenge is to project percussion in a lyrical way.