by Kenneth Woods | Apr 8, 2007 | A view from the podium
Given some of the writing on Elgar lately, I thought I would try to improve the calibre of discourse. From the man who wrote the book on The Symphony, my dear friend Michael Steinberg, who offers two quotes of his own discovery. First from David Cairns- “a...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 7, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to explore YouTube. Today, however, I made a discovery that I’m awfully happy about. Some kind soul has posted a documentary on Frank Zappa called Peefeeyatko. http://youtu.be/H8-N08xDz6E I’ve only ever really wanted three...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 7, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
Of course, I was not alone in my reaction to yesterday’s Guardian piece on the alleged death of the recording industry. A must read is at The Rest is Noise, where Alex Ross thoroughly and meticulously debunks that whole notion of dying industry through, wait for it…....
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 6, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
Hmm… more of this…. Is it just me, or has prognosticating doom for working musicians become a nice little earner for some? I think there might be more honorable trades to ply. Thirty years ago, if you wanted to make and sell high-quality wine, beer or coffee in the...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 6, 2007 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
Upcoming Broadcast BBC Radio 3 (Can be heard on any Radio 3 FM station, or via the Radio 3 website) Sunday, April 8, 2007 17:00 GMT Discovering Music Live “Nielsen Flute Concerto” BBC National Orchestra of Wales Sharon Bezaly, flute Kenneth Woods, conductor Stephen...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 5, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Several months ago I wrote here about the shocking news that David Gedge, longtime organist at Brecon Cathedral and conductor of the Gwent Chamber Orchestra had suffered a stroke while conducting the final pages of Haydn’s Creation. It was early days for me on this...
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