The composer himself was in the theatre (blue shirt in photos below), listening intently with the score in his lap. During the breaks between movements, he would come down to the stage with suggestions for fine tuning. Since this work is a world premiere, this week's rehearsals were the first time he's heard the full work performed live. And what a rare thing for Christopher and the orchestra - to be able to ask the composer questions directly on interpretation. (Imagine what it would be like if you could ask Beethoven or Mozart how they wanted a certain phrase played.) Allen Shawn's brother, writer and actor Wallace Shawn, also attended the rehearsal; as well as violinist Bill Preucil - concertmaster of the Cleveland Orchestra, and Juliana's mentor.
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