A Dream I Did Not Know I Had: Meeting Lisa Gerrard

I have not written here in a long time. Being a freelancer and juggling multiple music-related projects at the same time is not an easy task. However, I felt compelled to write about a recent experience that had a significant impact on me — not only because it was extraordinary in its own right, but because it brought to life a dream I did not realise I had been carrying.

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The Voice That Found Me

I discovered Lisa Gerrard’s recordings in 2010, and I was immediately captivated by the beauty and depth of her unique voice. For days, I listened to her singing with tears in my eyes. Her voice made me think of Divinity every time I heard it. At that time, I was searching for my own sound and voice on the violin.

Since I consider the human voice to be the most organic instrument, I have always aspired to imitate it on my violin — especially after I began working with my beloved teacher, who constantly aimed to achieve vocal expression through the instrument.

When I first heard Lisa’s voice, I thought: This is it. The fluency, the subtle change of colours, the depth, the substance, the timing… I found a true source of inspiration in her singing. Even during my student years, walking through the streets of Bucharest, I felt a quiet joy each time I thought of her.

I could never have imagined that, fifteen years later, on 28 September 2025, I would meet her in London — and share with her the quiet truth of how deeply her music had shaped me.

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The Moment Backstage

At first, I was hesitant. It felt as if I did not want to go home after the event. There was an inner impulse to wait — though I did not know for whom or for what.

Perhaps someone would ask me to leave, wondering who I was to linger in the backstage corridors. That was my first thought, born of shyness and past experiences that taught me not to dare for more. And it was not far from the truth — the building was closing in fifteen minutes.

But no one questioned me. Slowly, my internal doubts faded. I realised I wanted to express my gratitude to Lisa. This was a unique moment, and I could not let it pass.

I thought of how it feels to receive appreciation after a concert — the energy, time, soul, years of inner and outer resources poured into a performance. Why not offer that same appreciation to someone whose voice has inspired me in my musical journey?

I was prepared, just in case someone judged me for it. But of course, no one did.

A few minutes later, another admirer arrived, hoping to congratulate Lisa and ask for a photo. I told him I was there for the same reason. We smiled, and soon both of us had the chance to meet her.

Words cannot describe how it felt to share — directly — how much her singing has inspired me over the years. Only then did I realise: perhaps my quiet appreciation had helped create this experience.

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Reflection

Meeting Lisa Gerrard was a mirror held up to my creative expression, to continue dreaming and pursuing those dreams. Her presence reminded me that music is both sound and spirit. I left the Barbican with a quiet sense of affirmation, as if something unspoken had been gently named. This reflection is my way of honouring that resonance — and carrying it forward in my own music journey.

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A treasured moment from backstage at the Barbican, meeting Lisa Gerrard — an experience that brought a quiet dream to life and will stay with me forever.

Disclaimer:

This post is shared from a place of deep personal gratitude. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Lisa Gerrard, and it is not monetised. Her voice has been a divine source of inspiration in my life, and this reflection is offered in honour of that gift.