I frequently hear our present period described as uncertain, confused, chaotic.

Nonetheless, I sense that it will be the task of the future to somehow synthesize the sheer diversity of our present resources into a more organic and well-ordered procedure.

Writing seems to be more difficult as you move through the years.

As interesting as that music can occasionally be, I don't think it really replaces the other.

Although technical discussions are interesting to composers, I suspect that the truly magical and spiritual powers of music arise from deeper levels of our psyche.

I am optimistic about the future of music.

Perhaps two million years ago the creatures of a planet in some remote galaxy faced a musical crisis similar to that which we earthly composers face today.