by Kenneth Woods | May 14, 2012 | A view from the podium
Recent features in New York Magazine, the New York Times (additional video here), the Sydney Herald (in conversation with my former teacher, David Zinman) and a return of BBC2’s “Maestro” would all seem to be evidence of some kind of moment of curiosity about the true...
by Kenneth Woods | May 10, 2012 | A view from the podium
A guest post from VFTP contributor Peter Davison, in recognition of the recent Kathleen Ferrier annversary. A tribute to Kathleen Ferrier Peter Davison (based on an address made at Kathleen Ferrier: an Ordinary Diva, an event presented on 3 March 2012 at The...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 28, 2012 | A view from the podium, Explore the Score
IB Students- Looking for something on An American in Paris? Try here for an informal essay on the piece. An essay commissioned by The Bridgewater Hall for the recent St Petersburg Philharmonic concert. Serge Prokofiev (1891-1953) Symphony No.1 in D, Op.25 ‘Classical’...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 23, 2012 | A view from the podium
Musicologist and radio host Bernard D. Sherman has posted a review of the new Orchestra of the Swan recording of Gal’s Symphony no. 4 and Schumann’s Symphony no. 2 on his blog. His books “Performing Brahms” and “Inside Early Music”...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 17, 2012 | A view from the podium, Headlines, News and Reviews
A very nice new 5-star review from Zan Furtwangler (3rd cousin of the conductor) at Audiophile Audition. Read the whole thing here Click here to order from MDT Click here to order from Amazon.co.uk Click here to order from Amazon.com A short excerpt follows: Woods...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 12, 2012 | A view from the podium
Easily the quote of the week: 8. My disappointment on your opinion on Rutter I have a bone to pick with you. After practicing the glockenspiel part for the Rutter Requiem so much and then committing the part to memory so I could play, phrase and watch, I was...
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