Violist Sam Bergman, of the Minnesota Orchestra (and fellow BBB – Bratsche Blogging Brother) made this arrangement of Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man for a Minnesota Orchestra function. I kind of like it – it might be something we should do here in Oregon…
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Charles, it’s not too late for ENDAC!
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Elaine, you’d have to convince Joël – if he’s up for it, I can try to get the parts…
Yes! Go the multiviolas!
i think i’ve mentioned the following before, but hey, there’s no such thing as too much viola, right?
Benedict Mason – “Concerto for Viola Section and Orchestra”
(1990 – 25 minutes – Chester Music Pub.)
i’ve never heard it but believe Mason to be just about the most talented composer of the last 25 years. he was Ligeti’s favorite student.