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Michael Hovnanian formerly played bass with an orchestra located in a large midwestern city.

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Friday, April 25, 2008

The shortest post ever?



A while ago, in the middle of the night, I woke in a cold sweat to the realization that in more than twenty years as a professional musician I have yet to play a single work by my favorite composer, Iannis Xenakis. What the heck is up with that?

9 comments:

barbthedarb said...

well, why don't you do something about it?

Jacque said...

I invite you to perform Theraps on a Chicago Bass Ensemble concert.

Michael Hovnanian said...

barbthedarb-

I'll start by asking Music of the Baroque. The other orchestra I work for isn't open to suggestions.

Michael Hovnanian said...

Jacque-

Do you have the rest of that? I thought it was out of print...

Mark said...

We just heard a Xenakis piece at SF Symphony. I think everyone found it very convincing.

He of Great Ambition said...

Sheet Music Plus has it readily available...So they say.

Kyle Werner said...

Mr. Hovhanian, do you ever play with the Grand Rapids Symphony? I was at one of their concerts recently, and saw your name listed in the bass section.

Michael Hovnanian said...
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Michael Hovnanian said...

I guess look for Theraps on my next recital.

Hovnanian is a very common name. Believe it or not, there are two of us - no relation.