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...
by Kenneth Woods | May 4, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews, Study with Ken
Hi Everyone- Just a last, quick reminder that May 7th is the final application deadline for the Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop, July 21-27 in Portland, Oregon. Please visit our website http://rosecityworkshop.org/ for lots of detailed information...
by Kenneth Woods | May 2, 2008 | A view from the podium
You may say I have a superficial view of the world, but the world has always had a superficial view of me…. ...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 26, 2008 | A view from the podium
Okay, I admit it…. I take a certain personal pride in this episode of “quote of the week….” “I haven’t played that loud since the last time I played for you.” It was meant as a compliment, I think. I certainly took it as...
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