Edmonton Symphony Orchestra - Composers in Residence

Composers in Residence

Robert Rival was named the orchestra's third Composer in Residence in July 2011. To date he has produced three major works for the orchestra during his residency:

• Achilles and Scamander (2012)
• Lullabye (2012)
• Whirlwind (2012)

Allan Gilliland, the ESO's second Composer in Residence (2000–2004) composed nine major works for the orchestra, as well as a colorful new orchestration of Canada's national anthem. Prior to his residency, Gilliland had been commissioned to write two works for the ESO. Following his residency, he was commissioned to write two jazz-flavoured works: a rhapsody for piano and orchestra, and a suite for trumpet and orchestra.

• Dreaming of the Masters III (2010) (funded by the Alberta Foundation for the Arts)
• Dreaming of the Masters II (Rhapsody GEB) (2008) (co-commission with CBC)
• Above the Fold (2004)
• Calixa Lavallée O Canada (new orchestration) (2004)
• Dreaming of the Masters I (2003)
• Gaol's Ruadh Ròs – A Celtic Concerto for Two Harps (2003)
• Always Be True (2002)
• Violin Concerto (2002)
• A Wild Symphonic Ride (2002)
• Loch na Beiste (2001)
• On the Shoulders of Giants (2001)
• Shadows and Light (2000)
• Winspear Fanfare (1997)
• Trumpet Concerto (1994)

John Estacio was the ESO's first Composer in Residence (1992–1999). He also produced nine major works for the orchestra during his residency:

• The Twins and the Monster (2001)
• The Brass Ring (1999)
• Frenergy (1998)
• Concerto for Piano, Violin and Cello (1997)
• Wondrous Light (1997)
• Borealis (1997)
• Victims of Us All (1996)
• A Farmer's Symphony (1994)
• Alegria (1994)