‘Twinkle’ always makes me cry: a Q&A with Suzuki trailblazer Helen Brunner in The Strad
Ahead of the BSMA Gala on 9 April, pioneering teacher Helen Brunner speaks to The Strad about what the Suzuki Method means to her
What are you most looking forward to in April’s gala event?
"The miracle of thousands of children playing together from all over Europe - from Iceland to Vietnam, from Argentina to Zimbabwe, is astonishing, and I always look forward to concerts like this. It demonstrates Suzuki philosophy in action so beautifully. I never get over the joy of listening to the music of our universal Suzuki repertoire, however, this time we have commissioned something new, from Timothy Murray: a transcription of Greensleeves for all players. I can’t wait to hear his version of this great British icon.
But it is also true to say that the final Twinkle always makes me cry."
Read the full article here.
The British Suzuki Music Association Gala Concert will be held in London’s Royal Albert Hall on 9 April 2023. Find out more and get your ticket here.