When I first wrote for orchestra, I didn't realize, when you have 20 people playing a violin line, that is very different than one person playing that line. — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
A maverick feels like he has no choice however difficult his choice of expression. In my case, it was going backwards into tonality. It… — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
I began like all composers, writing for small groups. Chamber groups. — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
Well, American composers are the best composers. At this time in the world, we are where the energy is. We are the most diverse,… — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
Composers love to write for symphony orchestras because the symphony is the Rolls Royce of musical instruments. — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
When I first wrote for orchestra, I didn't realize, when you have 20 people playing a violin line, that is very different than one… — David Del Tredici Copy Share Image
