I asked flutist Emmanuel Pahud what it was like working with harpsichordist and conductor Trevor Pinnock; Pahud answered that it was a gift from life. I asked soprano Carolyn Sampson; she said Pinnock is “the complete musician, combining talent, hard work, and care for the people around him.” A pioneer of the historically informed performance movement, Pinnock has been a key feature of the classical music scene for over 50 years, his influence felt far beyond the borders of the early music scene. At 77, he continues to perform and record actively, while maintaining his youthful air. His obvious curiosity, and interest in the unknown and unfamiliar, have clearly been valuable.
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