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Title: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: Gauk on February 20, 2018, 08:25:23 pm
A little fantasy - imagine the following. The LSO (or Chicago SO or Berlin Phil. if you prefer) have come into some money to commission a new orchestral work, lasting around 30 mins. They aren't sure who to ask though, so they ask you to decide who is to receive the commission.

No restrictions on nationality, but obviously, it has to be someone capable of turning in the work. Who do you choose?


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: guest377 on February 20, 2018, 09:35:58 pm
Lowell Liebermann.... another symphony please !!


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: guest145 on February 22, 2018, 09:02:19 pm
Victoria Borisova-Ollas.


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: Dimana on February 23, 2018, 12:03:39 am
John Pickard's 6th Symphony.


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: Gauk on February 26, 2018, 09:51:09 pm
I thought John Pickard would be in with a shout! Me, I'd nominate Heather Schmidt.


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: guest145 on February 26, 2018, 10:11:35 pm
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I thought John Pickard would be in with a shout! Me, I'd nominate Heather Schmidt.

Hadn't thought of her, but she would be a great choice as well!


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: Elroel on February 26, 2018, 11:41:22 pm
Good choice. I could think of something of Johanna Doderer, as well


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: guest377 on March 02, 2018, 12:18:08 am
how about Kevin Kaska.... somewhat interesting music... reminds me of John Williams....  we need a symphony from him.


Title: Re: So, the choice is yours!
Post by: relm1 on March 02, 2018, 01:41:46 am
I want Aaron Jay Kernis' Symphony No. 5 and Kevin Puts' Symphony No. 5.  They are both excellent American symphonists and at no. 4.  I also want a Trombone Concerto from John Williams.  He has written a flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, tuba concerto BUT NO TROMBONE CONCERTO!!