by Kenneth Woods | Feb 26, 2010 | Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Music and Media, News and Reviews
VFTP readers who have been following my current Mahler in Manchester series may interested to listen in tomorrow, Saturday the 27th of Feb at 8:20 AM GMT to Today on BBC Radio 4. We will be discussing my recent post, “Mahler 5, a tempo,” and the whole...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 14, 2010 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
There is a great article in today New York Times on guitar demigod, Jeff Beck. (Cool- Jeff Beck) “You look for the guys who can kick you” as a musician, “and Jeff can be filthy, stinky that way,” Mr. Walden said in an interview here. “He’s not just melody, or a guy...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 17, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Music and Media
The Bridgewater Hall- Mahler in Manchester Our first “conductor conversation” for Mahler in Manchester took place on Friday at Studio 7 in Manchester. I met Gianandrea after his final rehearsal of Kurt Schwertsik’s Nachtmusiken- the orchestra was on...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 4, 2009 | Music and Media
I had a nice chat with long-time Madison music and arts critic and reporter Jakob Stockinger today, which has been posted on his excellent blog, The Well Tempered Ear. Jake’s blog is a fantastic musical resource for the city, and Madison is very lucky to have someone...
by Kenneth Woods | Sep 29, 2009 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
There is a lot of thoughtful commentary out there this week on conducting and conductorships, orchestra health and other related topics. Ex- Chicago Symphony boss and industry guru, who always seems to have a sensible take on things, takes on the VERY thorny question...
by Kenneth Woods | Sep 15, 2009 | Mahler, Music and Media, News and Reviews, Performing Life
Robin Rilette, Music Director of Northwest Public Radio, has been a very busy person this summer. One by one, she’s tracked down almost every conductor of every orchestra in the region, and has been getting to know them and their bands. Her series, “A Season of...
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