by Kenneth Woods | Dec 2, 2008 | A view from the podium, Lists, Music and Media
I knew as soon as I saw the Gramophone list of the “world’s 20 best orchestras” that, in spite of my better judgement, I would eventually be compelled to say… something? It’s a great list, and I love Gramophone because they love Vftp… Why against my...
by Kenneth Woods | Dec 1, 2008 | A view from the podium
Our visit to the Cambridge Symphony ended on a high note- this was their first concert of the new season, and they’ve made a concerted effort at “re-branding” the orchestra, with new brochures, programs and website. The efforts paid off handsomely, with a full house...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 28, 2008 | A view from the podium
High-altitude training is a concept that is familiar to any of us who have watched the Olympics or the Tour de France. However, the practice of using extra-difficult training situations to build one’s performance capabilities can be expanded to include a lot more...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 26, 2008 | A view from the podium
David Hoose- “Brahms Double…. You know, I’ve always thought of that as a rather “brown” work.” Kenneth Woods- “Really… I’ve always thought of it as red, even though I know it’s kind of a thorny and problematic piece.” David Hoose- “Well, that’s good. Red…. That, at...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 25, 2008 | A view from the podium
I am still at a loss for words to describe just how shocked I was to learn of the death of Richard Hickox yesterday. Richard was many things, but as much as anything, he was a force of nature. His ability to manage and thrive under a staggering workload while always...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 19, 2008 | A view from the podium
I’ve moved a few miles up the East Coast, from Newark, Delaware to Boston, and from chamber music to a bit of concerto playing: Brahms Double with Suzanne. It’s quite a paradigm shift, especially at an early rehearsal. A wise teacher once told me that one shouldn’t...
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