Emma Pauncefort sits in conversation with Pete Judge, trumpeter-composer-turned-pianist, about his latest project ‘Piano 3’ which ties together music and landscapes.

Pete shares the inspiration behind his compositions, highlighting the influence of the likes of C20th composer Gerald Finzi and the impact of nature and seasonal changes. We discuss his connection to the environments of Southern Britain and his bid to advocate for broader environmental concerns in his music as he seeks to replicate the extraordinary minimalist repetitions we see around us.

Our discussion explores the coexistence of stillness and movement in Pete’s work and his personal journey of transforming improvisations into fixed compositions.

He also shares his experience of recording at St George's in Bristol, England versus ‘solo’ performances and how he always works in dialogue with the space.

00:00 A Glorious Morning in Bath

01:50 Musical Inspirations and Influences

02:48 The Art of Notated Music

09:57 Seasonal Inspirations and Creative Process

12:56 The Piano as a Sketchbook

17:18 Live Performances and Collaborations

22:12 The Fluidity of Musical Performance

23:04 Recording Process Insights

24:20 The Role of Space and Acoustics

26:25 Organic Recording Experience

30:04 Personal and Emotional Journey

32:06 Environmental and Artistic Reflections

36:44 Musical Style and Influences

40:49 Future Projects and Inspirations

42:56 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

Links

⁠Pre-save Piano 3 now on your favourite streaming service⁠: ⁠ https://orcd.co/piano3

Stream singles already released:

⁠Pete Spotify Profile⁠

https://open.spotify.com/artist/079OQUvzp6K2MIAoiVYEMX?si=EbaeunaARMynetkKTkhRkQ  ⁠

Pete Apple Profile

https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/pete-judge/1160252843

Learn more about Pete

Pete website

https://www.petejudgemusic.com/

Instagram Profile

https://www.instagram.com/petejudgemusic/

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