by Kenneth Woods | Nov 30, 2013 | A view from the podium
I thought some readers might be interested in a little essay I contributed to the current edition of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestras’ newsletter. A text version follows the scan. Youth orchestras are incredibly important- they make a huge difference in...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 30, 2013 | A view from the podium
The team at Listen Magazine (a great magazine you should subscribe to if you read this blog) gave me the chance to “make the case” for the music of Hans Gal. My response is in the Winter 2013 issue, on newsstands now. There are also cool features on Jonas...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 26, 2013 | A view from the podium
Re-blogged from the Bobby and Hans Campaign Indiegogo page Hello everyone The countdown to our final Bobby and Hans project is underway. In one week, the orchestra will take to the stage for the first live performance of Gal’s First Symphony in over 43...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 12, 2013 | A view from the podium
Where possible, once I’ve learned and digested a score and forgotten everything I’ve ever heard other conductors and orchestras do in concert and on recordings, I like to do some serious comparative listening. It’s always interesting and often...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 10, 2013 | A view from the podium
It’s not so much a “I told you so” situation as an “I am still telling you now” one. Back in September, controversy erupted when a well-known conductor was quoted as saying some bizarre and outdated things on the subject of women conductors. I wrote a blog post...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 1, 2013 | A view from the podium
A review from critic Jessica Duchen in the November 2013 issue of BBC Music Magazine for Somm’s new recording of music for piano and orchestra by Franck, Falla and Turina with pianist Valerie Tryon “..loving and attentive performances…atmosphere that...
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