Christel Veraart

Interviews

When Tribulations are Perceived as Gifts, Magic May Happen!

… In general, I sense the world around me like a painting. Because I have moved around the world so much and have called so many places my home, I have through my music created a sense of belonging wherever I find myself. My music reflects how I experience the beauty and challenges of places both real and imagined… — Interview New Music Alert

… Every project I’ve undertaken offers its own unique significance, usually connected to a specific place in the world. Nevertheless, if I were to select one that holds a special place in my heart, I’d like to share the story of my latest endeavor. This project holds special meaning for me because it gave rise not only to my new album, “Nostalgia,” but also to my associated memoir, “Santa Fe & Esmeralda.” ...— Interview Canvas Rebel

…“In general, I dream about them,” Veraart said of her compositions. “They are born at the grand piano, when I sit down and I just start playing something and it’s a theme I won’t be able to get out of my head and it keeps playing back in my mind. Then I’ll take it to the computer. And then it’s almost a process of painting every line and let it sit a little bit, walk away from it and come back to earth….— Interview Lifestyles of Sedona