by Kenneth Woods | Mar 22, 2008 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts
If it seems to the regular Vftp reader that I have lavished unprecedented coverage on last week’s CMEW concert, I apologize for any perception of favouritism that may cause. For instance, lost in the all of this was any mention of the fact that I had already begun...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 22, 2008 | A view from the podium
A quick reminder that today, Sat Mar 22nd is the priority application deadline for the 2008 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop. You can apply online via the RCICW website. The RCICW is now the first conducting institute to go post free- applicants may submit...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 21, 2008 | A view from the podium
Hi everyone- I usually eschew the autobiography here, but wanted to just put the happy word out that Samuel Miles Woods (our first) was born on Monday, the 17th of March at 5:30 PM. His Irish grandfather was very proud of him coming on St Patrick’s Day. ...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 17, 2008 | A view from the podium
I’ve decided to remove the discussion and comments from the individual segments of my interview with Gordon Downie, and to anthologize them all here in a single post. Regrettably, a few comments did not measure up to our house standards of civil discourse and have...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 15, 2008 | A view from the podium
It seems a bit of a bum deal to be the first piece on a program. If I was an overture, I would have serious jealousy issues. Often, the overture ends up being the best played piece on the program, and if it is a piece like Leonore 3, it might well be the best piece on...
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