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“It occurred to me by intuition, and music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception.” (When asked about his theory of relativity) – Albert Einstein

Thursday, September 25th, 2008

Singapore Airport. Again. Feeling a little braindead right now :P I must commend yet again Singapore Airlines for wonderful service and a great aircraft (the A380). This time I sat upstairs and it is really a big step up from other aircraft with a small cupboard built into each window to hold a couple of [...]


“Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosphy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents.” – - Ludwig van Beethoven

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

No matter what you try, jetlag is jetlag. Woke up at 4am today. This time, I was able to fly on the new A380 – what an amazing aircraft! You also feel the effects of flying less due to the increased cabin pressure and lighting. On Sunday, I had the privilege to see the musical [...]


“Music is everybody’s possession. It’s only publishers who think that people own it.” – John Lennon

Saturday, September 6th, 2008

Finally back in Australia after an absolutely amazing time in Italy and Singapore! I’m here only for a very short time before heading on tour with the Sydney Symphony. After a hugely successful time in Tuscany, I’ve had a few days rest in Singapore. I managed to get down to the island of Sentosa. The [...]