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...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 22, 2008 | A view from the podium
A quick reminder that today, Sat Mar 22nd is the priority application deadline for the 2008 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop. You can apply online via the RCICW website. The RCICW is now the first conducting institute to go post free- applicants may submit...
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