by Kenneth Woods | Jan 23, 2008 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
It was an interesting juxtaposition of concerts for me this past weekend. On Saturday, the Surrey Mozart Players returned for our second visit to the Menuhin Hall. Our concert last year was the source of grave trepidation because we had no idea if our regular audience...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 21, 2008 | A view from the podium
My recent reposting of “Tips for Composers” has drawn an unprecedented number of comments to Vftp, most of them positive. Not necessarily so at Sequenza 21, where there were as of this writing 43 comments ranging from positive to downright indignant. I’ve posted the...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 17, 2008 | A view from the podium
Well, I’ve never attempted to start a meme or launch a blog poll, mostly because I fear I’m not actually popular enough to get anyone to take up the challenge….. Nonetheless, with my beloved Packers possibly only a few days away from earning the privilege of serving...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 14, 2008 | A view from the podium, Music and Media, News and Reviews, Performing Life
UPCOMING CONCERT- Lancashire Chamber Orchestra Sunday, January 20, 2009 7:30 PM Altrincham Grammar School for Girls Mozart- Overture to “Die Zauberflote” Beethoven- Piano Concerto no. 4 in G major Ivan Hovorum, piano Beethoven- Symphony no 5 in C minor Thoughts from...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 12, 2008 | A view from the podium, Study with Ken
Ischiafestival 2008: Chamber music played with passion, coached professionally, in a truly stunning Mediterranean setting May 10-17, 2008. The Location The fabled southern Italian isle of Ischia – dreaming with Capri in the timeless blue waters of the Bay of...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 11, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
UPCOMING CONCERT Surrey Mozart Players Menuhin Hall, Cobham Saturday, 19 January, 2008 7:30 PM Kodaly- Summer Evening (1905) Schumann- Piano Concerto in A minor Bobby Chen, piano Haydn- Symphony no. 101 in D major (“The Clock.”) Kodaly’s early masterwork, Summer...
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