I got a call from Silvian
Iticovici, one of the three Romanian violinists in the SLSO.
He wanted to write about something "exciting" for his 0910 Musician Pick, and
asked if I had a recording of Osvaldo Golijov's Azul, which SLSO Principal Cello Daniel
Lee performs with the orchestra on Opening Weekend. "Golijov
is a composer who I find to be very interesting," Silvian said.
But, sorry, I have no recording of Azul.
"Well then," said Silvian. "What else would be exciting?"
I looked up the online calendar and immediately went to Janacek.
"What Janacek are we playing?" Silvian asked. "Tarus Bulba?"
"No, Sinfonietta."
"Sinfonietta," Silvian said, sounding intrigued. "That would
be good. When do you need it?"
I told him.
"Oh, come on."
"Send it when you can."
"That's better. I will."
