by Kenneth Woods | Dec 30, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
I feel like I must apologize for my unusually long absence from the blog. Of course, the holidays (particularly the arrival of out-of-town family) have played a role, as has the worsening of a long-standing problem with my broadband service. And, of course, I’ve been...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 19, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media, Performing Life
For those of you who still read those quaint old “magazine” things they print on paper, I’m happy to report that one of the best of them, Gramophone, has seen fit to devote this month’s “Blogwatch” column to “A view from the podium.” The piece is to be found on page...
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...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 5, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
I had a moment yesterday that reminded me of why I used to volunteer to staff public radio fund drives when I was 15. A moment when you just happen to be in your car at exactly the right moment and catch a bit of music or a snippet of discussion that changes your...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 31, 2006 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
An interesting follow-up, one of what I assume will be hundreds, as the Philadelphia Orchestra begin looking to the future. I don’t know Eschenbach’s work there at all, and wouldn’t comment on it anyway, but I do think music director search issue is...
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