Remembering Malcolm Forsyth Part 3

Thursday, 10 November 2011 15:21
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On November 11 and 12, 2011 the ESO and the Richard Eaton Singers will perform the late Malcolm Forsyth’s last work, A Ballad of Canada, at the Winspear Centre. To celebrate this occasion, ESO Resident Composer Robert Rival interviewed two distinguished Alberta composers, Allan Gordon Bell and Allan Gilliland, about Dr. Forsyth’s life and work.
 
In this interview, Gilliland recalls getting dressed down for missing a dress rehearsal, composition lessons in a room housing three JUNOs, Forsyth’s immense knowledge of and complete immersion in the orchestra, and invaluable lessons learned working as Forsyth’s copyist.
 
Music from Electra Rising: Concerto for Violoncello and Chamber Orchestra
 
Duration: 16:01 minutes
 
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Remembering Malcolm Forsyth Part 2

Monday, 07 November 2011 13:53
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On November 11 and 12, 2011 the ESO and the Richard Eaton Singers will perform the late Malcolm Forsyth’s last work, A Ballad of Canada, at the Winspear Centre. To celebrate this occasion, ESO Resident Composer Robert Rival interviewed two distinguished Alberta composers, Allan Gordon Bell and Allan Gilliland, about Dr. Forsyth’s life and work.
 
In this second of two podcasts, Bell describes his first "terrifying" encounter with his teacher and Forsyth’s "unshakable belief in the value of a work of art". Bell also shares his favourite works and muses about Forsyth’s legacy.
 
Music from Sagittarius (lead-in) and Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra (lead-out)
 
Duration: 16:10 minutes
 
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Remembering Malcolm Forsyth Part 1

Tuesday, 01 November 2011 12:40
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Robert Rival Interviews Allan Gordon Bell (Part 1)

In this first of two podcasts, Bell discusses sensuous beauty in Forsyth’s music, the freshness of his musical style, the influence of his African heritage, his embrace of indigenous Canadian musics, his dictum “compose for musicians, not instruments”, and reports on a very special answering machine message.
 
Music from Atayoskewin, Suite for Orchestra
 
Duration: 16:01 minutes
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Robert Rival interviews Rob Teehan

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 09:43
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“Dreams of Flying”: Interview with Composer Rob Teehan
 
In 2010, “Dreams of Flying” by Toronto composer Rob Teehan was nominated for a JUNO award in the category “Classical Composition of the Year”. At 27, he was the youngest composer to ever receive this honour. On Thursday, October 6, at 8:00pm the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra performs this rhythmically vital and melodically soaring work at the Winspear Centre.
 
In this podcast accompanied by excerpts from the music, ESO Resident Composer Robert Rival asks Rob Teehan about the idea behind the piece, whether being a tuba player gives him special insight into orchestral writing, why the piece has such a large percussion section, and the influence of Rob’s experience playing in diverse styles, including rock and jazz.
 
Duration: 14:17 minutes
 
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Why Zappa

Thursday, 10 March 2011 15:44
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This Tuesday the ESO performs one of the most unique concerts of this season - or of many seasons, probably - and I thought I would take the opportunity to reprint an article by ESO Principal Trombone John McPherson about why this particular concert is important. Enjoy:
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