by Kenneth Woods | Jul 11, 2008 | A view from the podium
I’m sorry for the lack of new content here this week- I’ve been in my hometown of Madison, Wisconsin for a few days, and there has been a lot of sentimental favorite beers and coffees that had to be consumed, as well old friends and family to visit. Musically, Madison...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 4, 2008 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Well, my week at Round Top has been going by much too fast. This Texas Festival Orchestra is a marvelous group, one of the best they’ve ever had here, if not the best, and I’ve enjoyed rehearsals immensely. I remember many years ago hearing Ivan Fischer, who I admire...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 2, 2008 | A view from the podium
I’m on the ground for an all-too-short to Festival Hill at Round Top, my first visit here in several years. The food is still great, and the grounds are as beautiful- an inimitable mixture of the immaculate and the rough-and ready, with stone monuments and incredible...
by Kenneth Woods | Jun 29, 2008 | A view from the podium
Friday’s SMP rehearsal was quite encouraging, especially the contributions of our soloists, Oliver Heath and Gary Pomeroy from the Heath Quartet. What a treat to work on the piece with two good musicians who know each other’s playing well and understand the style...
by Kenneth Woods | Jun 27, 2008 | A view from the podium
Number 104 in D Major, Haydn’s “London Symphony” is the last of Haydn’s “London” symphonies…. ...
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