by Kenneth Woods | Dec 8, 2008 | A view from the podium
Not long ago I reminded readers how welcome questions are on this blog. Fortunately, a couple of regular readers took the bait, although it has taken me until now to sit down and write a response. The first batch of questions come from conductor Teresa Metzger Howe-...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 5, 2008 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
Too many notes to learn this week to keep up the blogging pace, but have been meaning to re-blog this interview I did for Metro with their culture writer Sophie Hern before my Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales concert in March since it ran, as it was never...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 4, 2008 | A view from the podium
The concert went well, but it felt treacherous from the podium for much of the way- a bit like driving on ice. Sometimes one has to make up for a slight shortage of rehearsal time with a bit of extra mental power behind the baton- fortunately, it sounded good even if...
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...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 2, 2008 | A view from the podium, Lists, Music and Media
I knew as soon as I saw the Gramophone list of the “world’s 20 best orchestras” that, in spite of my better judgement, I would eventually be compelled to say… something? It’s a great list, and I love Gramophone because they love Vftp… Why against my...
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