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Interview with Panayiotis Kokoras
February 14, 2011
Panayiotis Kokoras is a composer and computer music innovator. For information about his work, visit www.panayiotiskokoras.com.
Tibbetts: How long have you composed, and what made you decide to become a composer?
Kokoras: I started classical guitar lessons at the age of 12. Soon after I started to compose, probably because is was easier for me to make my own songs than to merely imitate others. I wouldn't say I decided, it was something natural that I didn't think about at all.
Tibbetts: What inspires you?
Kokoras: Every sound.
Tibbetts: Of all you have done, what do you consider your best work, and why?
Kokoras: Usually, I feel more comfortable with my most recent pieces. They get closer to an absolute personal and original musical thought and expression.
Tibbetts: What is your 'typical day' like?
Kokoras: Well, the target is to compose all day long but some times I go out to teach, shop, eat, meet, etc.
Tibbetts: Do you have any words of wisdom to offer to aspiring composers and musicians?
Kokoras: Composition is like a sieve, the thinner the better, until only one grain remains; yours.
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