by Kenneth Woods | Aug 9, 2006 | A view from the podium
I want to thank A.C. Douglas, host of the always-readable blog Sounds and Fury for adding me to his blogroll this week. Mr. Douglas has a particular interest and expertise in the music of Wagner, and his post today does have a Wagner angle, but it’s most interesting...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 5, 2006 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts
I seem to have a habit of referring to some conductors as Zen masters, and a friend recently asked what the hell I mean by this. First, though a disclaimer- I would never begin to claim any particular philosophical experitise or deep understanding of the true tenants...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 4, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
I was making my daily visit to blognoggle to see who’s saying what in the classical blogosphere today, and, in amidst all the obituaries for Elizabeth Schwartzkopf, I saw a headline which was made up entirely of my name. Quite a surprise. So- big thanks to Steve...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 4, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
It seems that something breaks in my house every day that I am in it, and when I travel, things break even more often. Just recently, we’ve replaced a dishwasher, our six month-old coffee machine has gone on the fritz (the old one was only 2 years old), we’ve had an...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 1, 2006 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
At the end of this month my 06-7 season begins with a course at the Kent County Youth Orchestra. This is my second visit with KCYO, and the first was an absolutely wonderful experience from beginning to end. The students played well, and with real passion and the...
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