I have always personally preferred to think of what is more difficult for my instrument, and not what is the most natural or the easiest. I enjoy the challenges - especially those that come with composers who have written contemporary music for the recorder.

Denmark is, of course is very much like Germany: in terms of culture, the same kind of thinking, etc.

Looking for inspiration in expression, I have actually always looked to singers and violinists. I have never really looked only at the recorder as a remedy for my expressions.

Of course, the recorder will never have the repertoire of the piano or the violin.

It is important to note that the world changes and that perception of music changes as well.

It was quite unusual to use the recorder as a concert instrument. But my mother, a pianist, actually helped me a lot by assuming that anything done on the piano can easily be done on the recorder! She helped me with technique and was just as critical about my playing as she was with her own. I think that has been one of my fortunes.

Each composer has their own language, and I try to meet the challenges, even if at first sight, they appear impossible.