I’ve been playing the violin since I was five. As one of the highest instruments in the orchestra, it often carries the beautiful themes and melodies — and I love that.

Maybe that’s why I’ve recently become curious about lower instruments, like the double bass or trombone. In fact, I even started taking trombone lessons from our colleague William last year.

I discovered Balkan music in recent years. Brussels is such a rich mix of cultures, and that’s how I first got into playing it. Since then, I’ve taken courses in Bulgaria and Romania. I love exploring music beyond the classical world — and especially playing with musicians from all kinds of backgrounds!

Besides that, hard rock and metal have been with me since day one. My dad played in a cover band, so I grew up with the sounds of Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC.

Goran Bregović · Hopa Cupa Jill (piccolo) and I are meeting at a festival in the mountains near my village in Italy, where we’ll see a Goran Bregović concert.

Adriano Celentano · Il ragazzo della via Gluck is the perfect Italian vibe for the 1,300 km road trip to my father's village.

Deep Purple · Child in Time This might be one of the first songs I ever heard in my life... pure nostalgia!

Ivo Papazov · Ivaylovsko Horo remind me of the Bulgarian vibes from the Balkan music courses in summer.

System of a down · Suite-Pee This song has stuck with me since my teenage years. We used to hang out for hours in the pool in my parents' garden, with System of a Down blasting in the background all afternoon.