by Kenneth Woods | Aug 12, 2013 | A view from the podium
I finished writing the slow mvt of my new quartet today. Very excited and relieved to reach the double bar. The restorative power of reconnecting with one’s creativity, however massive or meagre it may be, always astonishes me. It’s sad that too often, we...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 11, 2013 | A view from the podium
In preparing for this vlog, it’s been really interesting to see just how selective coverage of Amanda Palmer’s “not paying the musicians” coverage has been. First, agree with her or not, she does seem to have a philosophical basis for her...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 10, 2013 | A view from the podium
A lovely article from critic, broadcaster and essayist Jon Jacob has been published on his popular blog,Thoroughly Good. Jon shares some recollections of his own time as and ESO managerial assistant in the 1990′s then moves on to an extended interview with Ken. A...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 10, 2013 | A view from the podium, Lists
Whether it was folklore or fact, I’m not in a position to say, but in the latter years of his career, it was reputed that Rostropovich’s fee for a performance of the Dvorak Cello Concerto hovered around $80,000. For any of the 60 or so works written for him, however,...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 7, 2013 | A view from the podium, Not quite the news, Satire
A composite case study, presented here for your edification. Subject: Sinfonia Suburbia Dear Maestro Woods- I do hope it is okay that I am writing to you directly, rather than to your agent. My name is Elizabeth Herzschmertz (please call me Lib), and I am the new...
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