by Kenneth Woods | Dec 16, 2006 | A view from the podium
“In order to play a pizzicato perfectly together with the entire string section, everyone else must wait until they’ve heard the bass section’s pizz begin to sound, and then play theirs.” Walter Weller PS- Yes, it works ...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 12, 2006 | A view from the podium
I often get asked “what is the weirdest thing about being a conductor?” Of course, it does beg the other question- “why does anything have to be weird about being a conductor?” But, hey, who are we kidding? So… Here’s an attempt to describe at least one aspect of my...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 12, 2006 | A view from the podium
The life of the gigging musician can be pretty tough. Weddings, parties, receptions, corporate events, muddy field concerts…. All can involve many hours of sight-reading a wide variety of arrangements with new colleagues in adverse conditions. Cramped quarters, dark...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 10, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
I came across this recent post from Charles Noble a few days ago discussing some challenges currently being faced by the Oregon Symphony. I would not presume to comment directly on the Oregon Symphony, but Charles’ post did get me thinking about general principles of...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 6, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
Check out this interesting piece from Scott Spiegelberg on the state of the classical recording industry. Scott wisely points out that one reason we’re seeing fewer new artists at the major label is that classical recordings were always subsidized from somewhere, and...
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