by Kenneth Woods | Mar 14, 2007 | A view from the podium, Explore the Score, Mahler
Beethoven (arr. Mahler)- String Quartet in F minor, op. 95 “Serioso” We often think of Beethoven as having three basic styles that he went through in his career- the early style of the op. 18 quartets, the early piano sonatas and the 1st and 2nd symphonies,...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 13, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media, News and Reviews
REVIEW: NOTTINGHAM PHILHARMONIC, ROYAL CONCERT HALL 11:00 – 12 March 2007 American rock and classical musician Kenneth Woods seemed a born conductor in his recent city debut. His second appearance with the Nottingham Philharmonic underlined that impression with...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 13, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media, Performing Life
Here is an interesting piece on violins from last week’s Sunday Times, with a special emphasis on So-Ock Kim’s Strad, which is the oldest known example. As it turns out, there are two corrections to offer. First, her concert in Nottingham on Saturday was...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 12, 2007 | A view from the podium
Morning Ken, Hopefully this question is not in bad form, and if it is please let me know: after noticing your blog online, I wondered if you could provide some insight/advice on a piece I will be playing soon? I play with a symphony, and we are doing Dvorak’s...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 8, 2007 | A view from the podium, Mahler, News and Reviews
UPCOMING CONCERT Lancashire Chamber Orchestra Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:30 PM Christ Church, Lancaster Mozart- Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Beethoven (arr. Mahler)- Quartet in F minor, op 95 “Serioso” Vivaldi- The Four Seasons Kate Birchall, violin PRESS...
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