Operas & symphonies, also symphonic poems. I'd write my own libretti as well - that's the only part of this that I could do right now. I'd also write film music if there were any worthwhile directors still alive, but as there aren't, I'd skip that. Maybe I'd also try masses & oratories - basically anything with a crazy, large orchestra. I love chamber music but I don't think my talents would lie there.

 

Symphonies, symphonic poems, piano sonatas, and string quartet.

 

I would write lots of everything, focussing on symphonies I suppose, and probably quartets. I think I would also like to have a masterpiece that I wrote just before I died or a bit before, but leave something unfinished which is finishable by other people (like Mozart or Mahler) and they can argue over it.

I would also invent new forms to deal with some of the advances in technology which are happening at the moment. For example exploiting recorded music and technology in various ingenious ways (being a master composer I would be able to think them up) and perhaps writing deliberate background music, for which I think there is a greater demand now than in the 19th and 20th centuries. This would greatly entertain people as well as make them more focussed on whatever they were doing.

I would also write at least one epic symphony of about 4 hours long (without choir or words or anything), because sometimes after listening to say a Mahler symphony I get the impression it could of gone on about 3 times longer.

 

Concertos for unusual instruments.

 

Loads of symphonies. And I'd use distorted guitars, electric pianos and ambient synthesizers amongst a symphonic texture, and it wouldn't sound like **** because I am a master composer.

Probably some string quartets too, and a clarinet concerto.

 

Piano piano piano.
I'd spend a lot of time on piano and orchestral works as I love the interplay.
I'd pursue some piano chamber music focusing especially on intersting instrument combos
And perhaps even write some lieder music with chamber ensemble.

 

Chamber music and solo instrument composition.

Vocal ensemble combined with a solo instrument like saxophone, clarinet, cello, bassoon or horn maybe as a basso continuo or support section.

Also too, solo sonatas for Viola like those of Bach for cello ones.

Something more ambitious would be the rescue of the Concerti Grossi and the Trio Sonata.

 

Chamber music and solo instrument composition.

I love the sense of intimacy and warmth of Chamber music. Also I have in high esteem the solo instrument oeuvres as a kind of relationship between the compositor and 'his' instrument, so intimate, that the subject and the object -the instrument- blend into wholeness.

 

I can't imagine what it would be like to possess that level of intelligence and creative talent. Listening to the great masters always blows my mind.

 

Opera and/or religious

I'm Catholic (but lazy sometimes ) and sacred music makes sense to me.

But opera is my passion. I listen to other genres but if i could compose it would be only to the theater.

 

Piano fantasies, variations, sonatas and concerti would be at the top. Last thing I'd probably compose is a symphony; I much prefer something along the lines of a tone poem.

 

Which one pulls in the most royalties?

 

Primarily opera, musicals, and soundtracks; I'd treat everything else as a hobby.

 

Much the same things I write now, I don't see any point in changing what I do just because I got better at doing it.

 

This seems fun. I'll try to imagine:

I'm pretty sure my opus magnum would be a monumental mass, before it I'd also write one or two masses, I would also love to write like THE saddest religious piece ever - like a Passion or a Stabat Mater. Love sacred music.

Apart from this, I'd definetely write concertos: two or more cello concertos (my favourite instrument), an oboe concerto would be a must, perhaps I'd also find time for a more showy violin concerto. Symphonies: four to six, very different from one another, but with a rather traditional instrumentation. Chamber music: sonatas for piano and cello, piano trios/quartets. And lieder, lieder.

I'd probably always make plans for my first opera, but eventually write none, as I woudn't be able to decide on the right libretto. But I'd rather aim for a comic subject, nothing heavy.

Plus I'm kind of perfectionist, so the genius edition of me wouldn't be very prolific, I would work on each piece a lot of time.

 

What kind of music do you write now crudblood?

 

Whatever I feel like, generally. I haven't written much vocal music, but I am in the process of changing that.

 

Opera!!!!!!!!!

Then music for violin and guitar
Then concertos for violin, guitar, violin+guitar
And I've always wanted to write a very accessible sounding film score

 

I would compose the best all-time 21st Century Flute Concerto, infused with Glazunovian/Prokofievian style. And then, I would perform it on world tour!

I'd write a bunch of other flute chamber music too, plus piano music, symphonies, and abstract tone poems.

 

G&S style operettas.

 

I came here expecting music dramas! :lol:

 

Smaller works primarily. Chamber works, piano works, works for unaccompanied instrument.

Works for orchestra would probably get the short end of the stick from me.

 

Similar to the Favorite Forms thread imo. Concerti Grossi, Oboe Concertos, and Violin Concertos would probably be my main focus. I want to be the most appreciated Composer for those that like a mix of the old Baroque sound with the complexity of the later periods.

 

I'd like to compose a lot of works for Solo Guitar, Guitar and Voice, Guitar Concerto, Solo Piano, Piano Concerto, Opera, many varieties of Chamber Music, and some Orchestral.

 

Musicals. Probably repackage the tunes of a composer in a musical about his life (that's not unusual!). Lenny would be ideal. Or Percy Grainger.

A mass, but modern/fun.

A concerto for a favourite soloist of mine. Eg. Hilary Hahn. (But I got zero musical ability).

 

Solo violin music of course (And also for viola, cello and double bass)
Concertos
Chamber groups, quartets etc.
Film music could be interesting...

 

Forgot to add music to fantasy/horror video games& movies to my original post.

 

symphonies and solo piano. also pipe organ because all pipe organ music sounds the same and it would be good to create something different.

least double bass.

 

all pipe organ music sounds the same

I'm not sure how to feel about how wrong that statement is.