If people want insights, if they want to swim in the currents of their own time and share the experiences of their time, then it makes sense to engage with the artists of one's own time.
Michael HerschThere are times I'm completely uncomfortable with my works being performed publicly, and I haven't attended certain concerts because the prospect is akin to having a diary read on stage. But there are also situations - whether with an audience of one, or many - where the concert experience can be deeply special, and those experiences are often unpredictable, and wonderful when they occur.
Michael HerschPart of what makes music so interesting is the lack of consensus on just about any given topic.
Michael HerschMy own goals center around writing the best music that I can, and only I can determine whether or not I've succeeded in accomplishing that.
Michael Hersch