An orchestra full of stars can be a disaster.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Sometimes there is a 36-piece orchestra going off in my stomach.
As major orchestras around the world are gripped in various kinds of crises and upheaval, we need to be sure that we are bringing up this new generation.
Ergo, because of the money problem, it is probable that our orchestras will soon go down in quality.
I've watched the demise of the Hollywood orchestra, the house orchestras of the big studios.
Why write for the orchestra? For one thing it's a very challenging problem.
There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish together. The public doesn't give a damn what goes on in between.
You have to change your mind with every orchestra because every orchestra has a different character.
I think this orchestra's strengths involve drama and voice.
Symphonic orchestras have almost become a glut in the market.
I will never master this craft. Orchestras are very, very forthcoming with me.