by Kenneth Woods | May 15, 2011 | A view from the podium
Second post in our series marking the 100th Anniversary of the death of Gustav Mahler, 18 May, 1911. Some time I ago I was working with a very fine singer on Mahler’s Der Abschied (“The Farewell”) from Das Lied von der Erde. We talked a lot about color, about...
by Kenneth Woods | May 15, 2011 | A view from the podium, Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective
As we approach the 100th Anniversary of Mahler’s death (which took place on 18 May, 1911), we thought it might be interesting to offer a few essays or meditations on why Mahler’s music speaks to us today as it does. First up, regular Vftp contributor...
by Kenneth Woods | May 10, 2011 | A view from the podium
Longtime Vftp readers will know that I generally have a “no comment” rule when it comes to the work of my colleagues in the dark profession. No reviews, no criticism and no praise. It’s the best way to stay out of trouble- praise one colleague and anyone you don’t...
by Kenneth Woods | May 4, 2011 | A view from the podium
We had some lovely feedback from the presenters of our concert on Saturday. It’s especially gratifying when a presenter allows the artists to present an unusually thought-provoking and challenging program like this. I was especially taken by Ira’s...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 29, 2011 | A view from the podium
I’m wearing my cellist hat for much of the month of May, doing runs of concerts with my string trio, Ensemble Epomeo this week in Pennsylvania then in the UK later in the month. We’re learning a stack of new repertoire this week, including the second string trio of...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 22, 2011 | A view from the podium
Well, well, well…. It’s celebratin’ time here at Vftp! Turns out the old blog has been selected for Gramophone Magazine’s “Blogwatch” column for the second time. (You can read details of our first appearance here and here). This...
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