In this podcast produced by Composer-in-Residence Robert Rival, John Estacio previews his Triple Concerto, commissioned by the ESO in 1997 for the grand opening of the Winspear Centre. Angela Cheng (piano), Denise Djokic (cello) and Juliette Kang (violin) join the ESO in performances of this work on May 4 & 5, 2012 in Edmonton and again at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 8, 2012.

Duration: 6:02 minutes

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In this podcast produced by Composer-in-Residence Robert Rival, Allan Gilliland previews his work Dreaming of the Masters III, a jazz concerto written for trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and commissioned by the ESO in 2010. Lindemann joins the ESO in performances of this work on May 4 & 5, 2012 in Edmonton and again at Carnegie Hall in New York City on May 8, 2012. (Musical samples from the version recorded by Lindemann and the Fodens Brass Band of Manchester, UK.)

Duration: 4:19 minutes

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In this podcast, Composer-in-Residence Robert Rival previews his work Achilles & Scamander, a symphonic tone poem premiering on March 31, 2012 at the ESO's Landmark Classic Masters performance of "Rolston plays Dvořák".

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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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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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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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“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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