by Kenneth Woods | May 9, 2008 | A view from the podium
Jen, over at Adventures of an Idaho Violist, has my post of the day on the perils of “wearwotchulike” gigs. Most gigs are great, because I can just slap on some black clothing, and be done with it, with little to no thought required. But something...
by Kenneth Woods | May 9, 2008 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Day one of my visit to the Ischia Chamber Music Festival is nearly over. I swear, I do not seek extra adventure and uncertainty simply to keep the blog more captivating for readers, but some days it does seem as though someone in the producers’ office of the series...
by Kenneth Woods | May 7, 2008 | A view from the podium
Ischia Chamber Music Festival Concerts Program Villa Arbusto, Lacco Ameno – May 11, 13, 16, 2008 – 9 pm May 11, 2008 – 9 pm M. Arnold – Piano Trio, op. 54 A. Schnittke – String Trio Y. Linkola – Piano Trio W.A. Mozart –...
by Kenneth Woods | May 7, 2008 | A view from the podium
There was so much interest in earlier pieces about Jorja’s Elgar Violin Concerto with us in Pendleton and then the Minnesota Orchestra last week, that I thought I would post some reviews. First, Larry Fuchsberg in the Star Tribue writes- Though Fleezanis has...
by Kenneth Woods | May 6, 2008 | A view from the podium
I returned from Pendleton last week as always experiencing a combination of euphoria, exhaustion, frustration, gratitude and buzzing from the experience. Every concert has its strengths and weaknesses- I thought this was one of our most coherent and focused...
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