by Kenneth Woods | Dec 30, 2007 | A view from the podium, Lists, Nuts and bolts, Performing Life
I’ve been meaning to write this post for a long time, as I think it’s probably a useful thing (based on my experience of seeing some very gifted people shoot themselves in the foot) to go on record with some tips for soloists who want to have long and successful...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 25, 2007 | A view from the podium
Canadian pianist Oscar Peterson has died at age 82. I amassed quite a few of his recordings over the years and have marvelled at his performances on video whenever I could find them. Anyone who has ever made the effort try to master an instrument can’t help but be...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 21, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media, News and Reviews
The Rose City Chamber Orchestra (KW principal guest conductor) has been nominated for the first Oustanding Achievement in Classical Music Award as part of the 2008 Portland Music Awards sponsored by Music Spectator Magazine. Other nominees include the Oregon Symphony,...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 18, 2007 | A view from the podium
As I catch up with events of recent weeks, I just wanted to also follow up on the Mozart 41 performance with Surrey Mozart Players from last week. I’d be remiss not to say something about the concert, as it was a memorable evening and I know well that quite a few...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 17, 2007 | A view from the podium, Lists, Nuts and bolts
William from Phoenix emailed the following over the weekend- “Dear Maestro Woods- I’m a regular VftP reader and young conductor about to do my own first Messiah at my church this coming week. I read your posts about the piece, but was hoping you might write a...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 14, 2007 | A view from the podium
I thought I would take a minute to follow up on my Bath Philharmonia Messiah, since I had previously mentioned my preparations for it. Of course, all my musician friends and readers are probably well sick of Messiah, since just about everyone I know has played, sung...
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