Why write for the orchestra? For one thing it's a very challenging problem. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes challenge orchestra problem
An auditory scenario for the players to act out with their instruments. Elliott Carter actauditoryinstrument Change image and share on social
That was one of the big problems when I was at Harvard studying music. We had to write choral pieces in the style of Brahms or Mendelssohn, which was distressing because in the end you realized how good Brahms is, and how bad you are. Elliott Carter badbigbrahm share on social
The Quartets have been a major part of my work. Elliott Carter majorpartquartet Change image and share on social
After decades spent in rewrite rooms surrounded by other shouting writers, I discovered that I work best alone. I like being in charge of my time, working out the problems according to my own rhythms and being able to nap. That's a big one, the napping on demand! Maria Semple bigchargedecade share on social
Working with franchises can be challenging, but at the same time I really did enjoy working on 'Star Wars,' for example, and I have done a lot of 'Dungeons & Dragons' games, but I still enjoy it very much. Chris Avellone challengedragondungeon share on social
Only the French, I guess, really use tenor and alto to any great extent in the orchestra. Gerry Mulligan altoextentfrench Change image and share on social