Robert Pippin's Speech: 0:00
Benjamin N Brody's Speech: 2:35
Premiere Performance: 5:10
Program Notes
Ever since I started writing, I have wanted to write a symphony. There is something about writing a long form work that I have always wanted to do. I met Robert Pippin at the 2022 Midwest Clinic in line for registration. We only talked for a short time in line at registration but we talked the entire time on the plane ride back from the conference. I had the privilege of getting to know Robert and to show him some of my works. At the end of the flight, my gut was telling me to ask him if he would be interested in a larger scale piece for him and his ensemble, the Southwestern Oklahoma State U...