Did you happen to be living in this area back when Hovhanness conducted the SJS? He, along with a bunch of other living composers, were here to celebrate the bicentennial. (We lost a lot of patrons after that year!) I know you know about the year, having read what you wrote for SFCV some time ago.
If I'm remembering correctly, Hovhannes looked rather like my image of Ichabod Crane. When he conducted he looked at the ceiling. He seemed a very quiet man.
... and from what I just read, he composed his 26th symphony for the SJS. Too bad I can't remember it. (The tape must be out here somewhere.)
I'll have to download some of his music and see what I think of it now. It's been a very long time since I've listened or played it. (emusic carries him.)
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Date: 2007-10-10 03:08 pm (UTC)If I'm remembering correctly, Hovhannes looked rather like my image of Ichabod Crane. When he conducted he looked at the ceiling. He seemed a very quiet man.
... and from what I just read, he composed his 26th symphony for the SJS. Too bad I can't remember it. (The tape must be out here somewhere.)
I'll have to download some of his music and see what I think of it now. It's been a very long time since I've listened or played it. (emusic carries him.)
Ramble ramble ...
Patty (oboeinsight)