What was once underground is now coming to the surface.

I have friends who have a CD mastering plant in Hollywood and they are very sceptical about European record labels' understanding of digital technology.

Similarly you can make a transition from one set of instruments to another imperceptibly.

There's another way of making music, by touching the lives and feelings of ordinary people.

It makes sense to invest in new work. It's almost like having a research department in a scientific laboratory. You have to try things out. You'll make some bad mistakes. Some things will fail but at least you'll energise the organisation.

I am writing something which I find satisfying and which I am prepared to put my name to as a composer.

I know that John Adams has had a very hard time directing French ensembles.