17/07/2026
Reflecting on an inspiring few days at the Royal Academy of Music in London for the Opus One festival and masterclass.
It was an absolute joy to connect with the next generation of musical voices and share what I’ve learned along the way.
Seeing so many brilliant young musicians bring my compositions to life—and hearing that our time together inspired them to start writing their own music—fills me with immense gratitude.
Academic training and masterclasses guide the way, but the real spark of music will always come from deep within one's self.
Opus One Music Melanie Spanswick Shirley Wu
