Here’s why her post-performance interview was just as powerful as the playing itself. When asked why she cried, she didn’t make excuses. She said: “I just felt really connected to the music. It’s so beautiful. I felt like I was having a conversation with the composer.” That’s not weakness. That’s the ultimate goal of any artist.
If you haven’t seen the video of playing at the 2022 Menuhin Competition, stop what you’re doing and watch it. You’ll likely see what millions already have: a young musician so deeply connected to her instrument that she moves herself—and everyone watching—to tears. alexa den herder
Since then, Alexa has been hailed as a refreshing voice for the next generation of classical musicians—proving that vulnerability isn’t the enemy of excellence; it’s the source of it. Here’s why her post-performance interview was just as