by Kenneth Woods | Jul 17, 2009 | A view from the podium, Haydn
There are some things I just don’t like to see in print. In the realm of music, I do not like to see a reference to Haydn which includes any of the following terms- “charming” or “delightful” or “innocent” or “jolly” case study follows- I...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 16, 2009 | A view from the podium
More much-needed coverage of the Bloch anniversary from Oregon Public Broadcasting. It’s good to see Bloch’s adopted home stepping up to the plate. Not so at many other music festivals. I’m tempted to name and shame, but I want to continue to work....
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 14, 2009 | A view from the podium
8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days – October 1st – 31st, 2009 An international network of concerts using the power of music to reaffirm our commitment to tolerance and humanity. Since 2002, Daniel Pearl World Music Days has grown to include the...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 14, 2009 | A view from the podium
Edward Downes was much beloved by the musicians of Lancashire Chamber Orchestra for his work with them on the music of Shostakovich. Conductor Downes, wife die in Swiss suicide clinic LONDON – British conductor Edward Downes, a longtime stalwart at the Royal Opera...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 13, 2009 | A view from the podium
A few long flights back, I had the pleasure of conducting the Helix Ensemble in a program of three symphonies, a true musical bumper crop in one evening. Two of the names on the program were all but synonymous with the word “symphony:” Haydn and Beethoven, represented...
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