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Interviews and Press
Read interviews with john Glover about his work and selected press clippings
"the sea that is always counting": an interview with composer john Glover
by Deborah Monroe, printed in ACT's 'Words on Plays' interviewing john about the process of creating the music for 'War Music'
"Disparate Elements Harmonize in 'War Music'"
Janos Gereben, San Francisco Examiner
feature article on the ACT production of 'War Music' with original music by john Glover
Review: ACT's 'War Music' a stunning retelling of Homer's Iliad
Pat Craig, Contra Costa Times
review of ACT's produciton of 'War Music' with original music by john Glover
"Lillian Groag directs 'War Music' for ACT "
Robert Hurwitt, San Francisco Chronicle
feature article on the ACT production of 'War Music' with original music by john Glover
Program Notes
the following are a sample of program notes written for organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Chicago Sinfonietta, and Pacific Symphony. if you are interested in commissioning program notes for your organization, please click here.
do not reproduce any part of these notes without express permission by the author and proper citation.
The Grand Tour: London Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl
notes for the first of a series of concerts featuring Nicholas McGegan conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl.
Ladies' Choice Chicago Sinfonietta
notes for a concert featuring Tania León conducting the Chicago Sinfonietta in a program of all women composers focusing on contemporary works.
Dramaturgy
Opera Insights Glimmerglass Opera 2008 season
a web site for background material on the operas of the 2008 season focusing on operatic adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. developed with John Conklin and Kelley Rourke.
Behind the Scenes Blog for Stephen Hartke's The Greater Good
a web site delving into the creation of a new opera from page to stage. The Greater Good premiered at Glimmerglass Opera during the 2006 festival season.
more samples of "behind-the-scenes" and audience outreach web sites created for arts organizations available upon request.
Online Courses
La Bohème online course
a four week online course about Puccini's masterpiece La Bohème. Rewriten for Opera America's 2009-2010 Learning Center
originally written for Opera America's 2007-2008 Learning Center, the course is being rereleased with additiional audio interviews with opera luminaries including Kelley Kaduce and John Conklin
note: the course can only be accessed by Opera America members or those who pay to subscribe to the courses. sapmles of the course materials are available upon request.