by Kenneth Woods | Apr 22, 2020 | A view from the podium, Explore the Score
This essay was written for the launch of the now hugely- disrupted English Symphony Orchestra celebrations of Beethoven’s 250th birthday ahead of wonderful performances of the 7th and 8th Symphonies in January and early February. I hope we’ll all be...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 15, 2020 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
In the absence of any forthcoming concerts, we did the best we could!...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 2, 2020 | A view from the podium
A new review from Graham Rickson at The Arts Desk for Christopher Gunning’s 2nd, 10th and 12th Symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales on Signum Records Read the whole thing here. Christopher Gunning – Symphonies 2, 10 and 12, BBC National...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 2, 2020 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
I’m so pleased to see this perceptive and insightful review of Christopher Gunning’s 2nd, 10th and 12th Symphonies with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales on Signum Records in the current issue of BBC Music Magazine. Christopher Gunning – Symphonies...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 16, 2020 | A view from the podium
A question from a friend prompted a quip which amused us both enough that we thought I should share it on Facebook: Q: “So Ken, what are you going to do if everything gets shut down [for coronavirus]?” A: “Study [scores] like a m*therf@cker, and try...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 13, 2020 | A view from the podium, Not quite the news, Satire
A new study shows that introverts worldwide are actually kind of looking forward to the progression of the COVID-19 epidemic, so long as it results in a period of prolonged “social distancing.” “Of course, I worry a lot about people becoming ill as a result of this...
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