This coffee break continues exploring Mr. Somer's career and his compositions for the theater. Even though he had access to an early version of the MOOG synthesizer, he decided to use acoustic instruments for background music for The Scottish Play. We also discuss how Charles Ives, Benjamin Briton, and spiritual music have influenced his work. And maybe, just maybe one of Mr. Somer's pieces was the inspiration for John William's Jaws Theme.

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