by Kenneth Woods | Nov 30, 2007 | A view from the podium
Since my last NQHO post has generated so many emails and comments, I forward on a review of their most recent concert. No- I don’t work for them. However, having heard them live, and having felt it was one of the most revelatory concerts I’d heard in ages,...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 30, 2007 | A view from the podium
One of the many scores on my desk this week is Handel’s Messiah, which I suppose is no surprise to anyone given the time of year. Actually, it has been a few years since I last conducted Messiah. The last time I did it was one of those rather rare occasions when one...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 29, 2007 | A view from the podium
I’ve written here before about the unique sonic qualities of the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra. The NQHO have updated their website, and have now created a podcast highlighting the the timbres of the individual instruments as used in the band, complete with...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 27, 2007 | A view from the podium, Haydn
I’ve come across an interesting blog that is new to me, Michael Monroe’s MMmusings. A recent post called “Saving the Best for First,” caught my attention because it alluded to a post of mine about Haydn’s Symphony no. 92, the “Oxford.” Thanks to Michael...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 26, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
How could it take me so long to stumble upon this gem in the New York Times- “A Little More Sweat, Maestro.” ? Who is the sweatiest conductor? Answer below! (Photo assembly from the New York Times) It has long been postulated that the aerobic benefits of...
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