by Kenneth Woods | Jul 1, 2011 | A view from the podium
Just this morning we learned that the barbarians and vandals are attacking music education in Scotland, with a 50% funding cut ordered for the wonderful National Youth Orchestras of Scotland. Here is a sample of their work. NYJOS and Strings Collaboration from...
by Kenneth Woods | Jul 1, 2011 | News and Reviews, Performing Life
There is a nice interview with recordings editor Phil Sommerich in the current (July 2, 2011) issue of Classical Music Magazine. We talked about Schumann as humorist, a facet of his music often overlooked, and the joys of playing his music with a virtuoso chamber...
by Kenneth Woods | Jun 30, 2011 | A view from the podium
Nice news here- Bobby and Hans are among the current hot new classical releases on the French iTunes page. ...
by Kenneth Woods | Jun 28, 2011 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
A little over a week ago, I conducted the last concert of my 2010-11 season. In most years, I would now just be charging ahead at full speed into summer festival season, but this year, after a couple of projects fell victim to the economy, I’ve decided to allow myself...
by Kenneth Woods | Jun 24, 2011 | Mahler, News and Reviews
A new review of our new Orchestra of the Swan Mahler disc in the Birmingham Post by senior critic Christopher Morley. The Post doesn’t have CD reviews on their website, so the complete review is below. MAHLER: LIEDER EINES FAHRENDEN GESELLEN, DAS LIED...
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