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08-01-2007, 08:08 AM
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| Write a concerto for whistler and orchestra discussion Music-Web has got a new member with a challenge: David Morris world champion whistler, suggests that he would like to have a whistling concerto written for him here. I suggest that the concerto doesn’t have to be too long (can be one movement only), and that it should be worth a listen also with soloist and piano only. The price: Having your music played by the world leading whistler!  Regards  |
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08-01-2007, 03:00 PM
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Imagine the publicity for this site when the Whistler gives information on where and how it was created. Come on you composers, get cracking and lets see the results, please! |
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#3
08-01-2007, 08:07 PM
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| Has he said that he would perform the piece then Thorolf? |
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08-01-2007, 08:44 PM
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| ^ Not explicitly, Boneman, but he stated this:
 …given that the concerto was well written, in a size and style that could fit his regular performances. Regards |
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11-01-2007, 04:43 PM
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For me, the Chunnel is far more interesting! Actually, I don't drive through it every day. We have 5 tunnels in this area: The world's longest - Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, then Hampton Roads B-T, the Monitor-Merrimac B-T (check you Civil war (American) history for ironclads), and what we lovingly refer to as the "Downtown tunnel" and the "Midtown tunnel". The MT is the only one not connected to a bridge, the oldest, and the only 1 that's 2 lanes. I drive through this one everyday. On Monday, our first day of school, it took me an hour in traffic to get through the tunnel alone. It's about a 20 minute drive to school, only less than 3 of which is spent in this short tunnel at 35 mph - but at snail's pace, takes much longer - arrrrgh! Our morning traffic reports always say the same thing - all the tunnels are backed up - except the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel (the one you have pictured). They're talking about building yet another one between Hampton and Norfolk (for you UKers, Virginia has a lot of English city names (of course so do other States) - Virginia comes from Virgin Queen, we have Essex, Sussex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Portsmouth, Williamsburg, William and Mary college, Prince George County, etc. etc.). Nice to see our little neck of the woods getting a little ad time :-) Steve |
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11-01-2007, 04:54 PM
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I think he also apparently worked in Hollywood and did a lot of movie work. So I'm thinking he might have been famous from the 1930s through the 1950s or 60s maybe. Anyone know? I'm going to make another post though, hold on... Steve |
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#7
11-01-2007, 05:18 PM
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In reading through these posts, it looks like Mr. Morris may have just been being nice by responding, though he could genuinely like to have a concerto written for him. However, I don't think he wants to be inundated with a bunch of crap, or with a bunch of pieces he isn't capable of performing (wrong range), or doesn't prefer the style of, etc. I know I wouldn't want my inbox full of PDF files from composers of god knows what level from a casual mention of something in a post. Now, I think it IS a good challenge Thorolf has proposed, and would be worth working on even if there's no promise of Mr. Morris ever performing it (just composing anything is always good skill-building). But, what I would suggest is, if Mr. Morris is serious, then maybe some elected representative (Thorolf, I elect you :-) contact Mr. Morris and tell him that his comment has sparked interest, and many users might like to write concerto for him. If he agrees, a few factors should be taken into account: The human whistle is a lot like voice, though it's not something most people are familiar with except through their own whistling (and some people whistle in, some out, some both, some by tongue, some by teeth, etc.). 2.5 octave range isn't good enough. Anyone interested should know Mr. Morris' exact range. It would also be helpful to know what kind of technical limitations there are - speed, duration, dynamics, etc. (I know a lot of this stuff could also be gleaned from listening to his recordings by the way). It would also be helpful to know if there's any endurance limitations - a 15 minute movement might be too much, or might require significant breaks. Also, any stylistic limitations - you don't want to send him some avant garde atonal work if he's not into that (his taste appears classical, and flight of the bumblebee should be an indication of virtuosity). He may have room for four or 5 works in his repretoire. He might want one big concerto, or he might be willing to entertain shorter works or works for smaller ensembles (as Thorolf suggests, but doesn't confirm). I'm not trying to be a naysayer, but my point is: If you want to write something like this for your own edification, that's fine, but don't expect a performance (though it could happen). If you want to write this expecting Mr. Morris specifically to perform it, I would make sure you get the details so you don't waste your or his time in writing something totally off kilter. I'd be interesting in writing something, but with the information I currently see, I can't inverst the time without further details. Best, Steve |
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#8
14-01-2007, 02:00 PM
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| I contacted Mr. Morris by mail, and he is indeed interrested in helping us on. His answer:
Regards |
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#9
15-01-2007, 10:40 PM
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Steve Have to go listen to some Hummel :-) |
