by Kenneth Woods | Apr 11, 2008 | A view from the podium
For regular readers who have been irritated and distressed at the relatively slow pace of posts this month, take heart- a proper blog post full of wonky musical nonsense is on its way. However, while reading the paper this afternoon, I came across this gem in today’s...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 7, 2008 | A view from the podium
It is snowing in Cardiff- are we having April fools day a week late this year? I tried to keep a window of time clear this year to have time to help out with Sam after his arrival. Since I travel so much of the time, I always tend to enjoy extended interludes at home...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 7, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
For those of you who followed the suprising controversy surrounding my interview with composer Gordon Downie with interest, his orchestral work “forms 6: event aggregates” will be the featured work on this week’s Pre-Hear on BBC Radio 3. The show is at 9:45 PM GMT on...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 1, 2008 | A view from the podium
I thought it would be appropriate in celebrating Gerhard’s accomplishments as both a performer and composer to cobble together a podcast showcasing some of his recordings. This is by no means a comprehensive selection, but more of a grab bag of some of my favourites...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 1, 2008 | A view from the podium
I learned this evening that Gerhard Samuel, composer, conductor, violinist and teacher, has passed away at the age of 83. Gerhard is a man I am very proud to call my teacher and my friend. Gerhard had a career and a life that would have made a fine novel, and...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 22, 2008 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts
If it seems to the regular Vftp reader that I have lavished unprecedented coverage on last week’s CMEW concert, I apologize for any perception of favouritism that may cause. For instance, lost in the all of this was any mention of the fact that I had already begun...
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