Summary of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies talks about composition and conducting

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Sir Peter Maxwell Davies discusses the composition of his new violin concerto, "Fiddler on the Shore." The work is a dialogue between the sea and a traditional folk fiddler, and it features dramatic orchestration. Davies says that he wrote the work in part to celebrate the beauty of the shore and seascape, and to encourage the preservation of traditional folk music.

• 00:00:00 The composer, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, discusses the composition of his new violin concerto, "Fiddler on the Shore." The work is a dialogue between the sea and a traditional folk fiddler, and it features dramatic orchestration. Davies says that he wrote the work in part to celebrate the beauty of the shore and seascape, and to encourage the preservation of traditional folk music.
• 00:05:00 Sir Peter Maxwell Davies discusses composition and conducting with a house orchestra. Davies explains that he tries to be clear in his music so that the composer's intention is clear to the listener. He also speaks German, which helps with the dialogue between composer and orchestra. Davies recommends that every composer have a group of friends who are prepared to rehearse as much as necessary, in order to create quality performances of their works.