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sandiegoopera OP t1_it8dj5v wrote

Reply to comment by MasterBlasterPhD in Hi Reddit! I'm a Grammy winning classical composer, composer-in-residence for the Philadelphia Orchestra and I also founded a music academy. In two weeks, the San Diego Opera will premiere my first ever opera, El Ultimo Sueño de Frida y Diego. AMA by sandiegoopera

What a great question.

I'm actually tearing up a bit as I think about this... Music opened up the world to me, literally and metaphorically. It's given me the vehicle to inquire, to witness, to process what I see and rewire/retell in my music, developing my character. And in the actual creative habit itself, as I push myself to take risks, to create stamina to not put paper and pencil aside when I'm frustrated or afraid to commit to the process, I learn how courageous I am, how disciplined I am, how imaginative I am. It's helped me to get closer to myself, to become this Gabriela that I would like to be.

Wiping away a tear, ja ja ja. That's gratitude for what music has given me.

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MasterBlasterPhD t1_it8e4mq wrote

Thank you so much! I play multiple instruments and I always enjoy hearing what music adds to peoples lives on a personal level. It is much appreciated.

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