And the program opened with "The Four Temperaments," which Balanchine personally commissioned from Hindemith.

I personally commissioned the poetic translation from Ernest Bryll.

Mr. Rostropovich, who turns 68 tomorrow, played the premieres of these works and, in many cases, personally commissioned them.

In November 1994, Diana, The Princess of Wales personally commissioned John to photograph her together with her sons.

However, the more formal pictures include a high proportion of portraits of European kings and queens, past and present, most of which she probably commissioned personally.

Lady Franklin, failing to convince the government to fund another search, personally commissioned one more expedition under Francis Leopold McClintock.

Mr. Blumenstein said he personally commissioned Mr. King to create a sculpture that would be put on display at the entrance to the park.

He is especially well regarded for the dozens of first performances that he personally commissioned and conducted.

Director Masato Kato personally commissioned Mitsuda's involvement, citing a need for the "Chrono sound".

Kirshner personally commissioned rock designer Jim Evans to create a special logo for the show.