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Prepare, focus, stay: Florian Riem on how to make the most of a music competition

By Laura Volpi, 01 November 2019
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“it’s the pressure that brings out the best in yourself, your highest level ever”
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Laura Volpi
Laura Volpi

Laura Volpi used to be Bachtrack's Commissioning Editor. Having studied singing as part of the choir of Teatro Alla Scala, Milano, in her native Italy, she has a soft spot for Mozart operas and contemporary dance, but also loves all classical music. A published author and magazine writer, in summer you can find her queuing for the Proms or in Hyde Park listening to Vivaldi while feeding carrots to squirrels.