by Kenneth Woods | Apr 21, 2011 | A view from the podium, Lists
Well, here we are at last- the final five conductors in our “Real” Top 20 of conducting. Part I is here, II here, III here and my feature on Conductor Composers is here. A bit of background on process. I made my basic Top 20 list in about 25 minutes. The first 15...
by Kenneth Woods | Sep 14, 2010 | Nuts and bolts
Actually, the title should read: “I am my back.” If it’s the knees that limit the careers of most football players, the chops that give out on many brass players and the wrists that often become a problem for pianists, it is the back that remains the most likely...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 4, 2008 | A view from the podium, Lists
Erik K has suggested we compile a list of the top orchestra/conductor collaborations of all time. This list is the result of literally minutes of careful contemplation in the car yesterday on my way to work. I’m hoping some of you brave souls will offer your own lists...
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