by Kenneth Woods | May 28, 2010 | A view from the podium
As we approach the premiere of Joanna Lee’s “The Chronicles of Archy” with soprano Sarah Leonard and Orchestra of the Swan, I took a few minutes to ask the composer about her music in general and “archy” in particular. KW- How did you get to know Don Marquis’...
by Kenneth Woods | May 28, 2010 | News and Reviews, Study with Ken
Dear Colleagues Just a quick reminder that today is the final application deadline for the 2010 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop in Portland, Oregon, July 5-11 on the beautiful campus of Concordia University. The musicians of the Rose City Chamber...
by Kenneth Woods | May 27, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Nuts and bolts
I hope readers don’t mind me framing my thoughts about Mahler 9 in terms of conducting. It seems to make sense if for no other reason than the fact that Mahler 9 is at or near the top of many, probably most, conductors’ lists of works they want to conduct...
by Kenneth Woods | May 24, 2010 | News and Reviews
My first concert as principal guest conductor of Orchestra of the Swan is a wonderful and daring program, pairing Walton’s Facade with a sparkling and wildly inventive new work by Joanna Lee. Classical Music Magazine has pegged this as the Premier of the...
by Kenneth Woods | May 21, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective
The Bridgewater Hall- Mahler in Manchester In American football, coaches learn that when a play is working for you, go keep going to it until the other team figures out a way to stop it. In this spirit, I’ve asked Peter Davison, whose previous contributions to...
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