Re: [tuning] Climb Every Mountain [Alan Hovhaness]

Joseph!
I have heard that he dreams many of his composition. Even composing in his sleep!

Joseph Pehrson wrote:

> Kraig Grady wrote in TD 663:
>
> > I like Alan Hovhaness too. I once was listening to mysterious mountain on the radio at
> > work and a co-worker came in and started talking about how this reminded him of when he lived
> > on Mt. Shasta. Neither of us knew the piece and were impressed when we heard the title at the
> > end. but you are the only one who has mentioned him on this list (glad you did).
> >
>
> Alan Hovhaness. There, I've mentioned him, too. I first met Hovhaness
> in Detroit of all places when I was about 15 years old. I had gone to
> the symphony all by myself and asked Hovhaness for his autograph outside
> the concert hall. He was very startled that someone so young would be
> "stalking" him and asking for an autograph. I was also amazed at the
> fact that he was ALWAYS composing, even in a rehearsal, which is what I
> happened to see.
> __________ ____ ___ _ _
> Joseph Pehrson
>
>

-- Kraig Grady
North American Embassy of Anaphoria island
www.anaphoria.com