by Kenneth Woods | Nov 28, 2008 | A view from the podium
High-altitude training is a concept that is familiar to any of us who have watched the Olympics or the Tour de France. However, the practice of using extra-difficult training situations to build one’s performance capabilities can be expanded to include a lot more...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 26, 2008 | A view from the podium
David Hoose- “Brahms Double…. You know, I’ve always thought of that as a rather “brown” work.” Kenneth Woods- “Really… I’ve always thought of it as red, even though I know it’s kind of a thorny and problematic piece.” David Hoose- “Well, that’s good. Red…. That, at...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 25, 2008 | A view from the podium
I am still at a loss for words to describe just how shocked I was to learn of the death of Richard Hickox yesterday. Richard was many things, but as much as anything, he was a force of nature. His ability to manage and thrive under a staggering workload while always...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 19, 2008 | A view from the podium
I’ve moved a few miles up the East Coast, from Newark, Delaware to Boston, and from chamber music to a bit of concerto playing: Brahms Double with Suzanne. It’s quite a paradigm shift, especially at an early rehearsal. A wise teacher once told me that one shouldn’t...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 15, 2008 | A view from the podium
My busy and brief visit to the University of Delaware is nearly over. Showtime arrived last night after two days of rehearsals, and, in spite of foul fall weather, we drew a very nearly full house. Mitchell Hall is a marvelous venue for chamber music- nice acoustics,...
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