by Kenneth Woods | May 7, 2008 | A view from the podium
There was so much interest in earlier pieces about Jorja’s Elgar Violin Concerto with us in Pendleton and then the Minnesota Orchestra last week, that I thought I would post some reviews. First, Larry Fuchsberg in the Star Tribue writes- Though Fleezanis has...
by Kenneth Woods | May 6, 2008 | A view from the podium
I returned from Pendleton last week as always experiencing a combination of euphoria, exhaustion, frustration, gratitude and buzzing from the experience. Every concert has its strengths and weaknesses- I thought this was one of our most coherent and focused...
by Kenneth Woods | May 4, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews, Study with Ken
Hi Everyone- Just a last, quick reminder that May 7th is the final application deadline for the Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop, July 21-27 in Portland, Oregon. Please visit our website http://rosecityworkshop.org/ for lots of detailed information...
by Kenneth Woods | May 2, 2008 | A view from the podium
You may say I have a superficial view of the world, but the world has always had a superficial view of me…. ...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 26, 2008 | A view from the podium
Okay, I admit it…. I take a certain personal pride in this episode of “quote of the week….” “I haven’t played that loud since the last time I played for you.” It was meant as a compliment, I think. I certainly took it as...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 24, 2008 | A view from the podium
The last time I was in Pendleton before this week was for our performance of the Elgar Violin Concerto with Jorja Fleezanis in February, a memorable week for all concerned. Funny that the week I return to Pendleton is the week she returns to the Elgar, this time with...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 24, 2008 | A view from the podium, Favorite posts, Nuts and bolts
I’m feeling a little frustrated at my current blogging output- it is just that time of year when one has to answer emails or one doesn’t work in the year to come…. Oh yes, there is also music to learn…. I’ve already shared a few thoughts about Brahms 1 in expectation...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 22, 2008 | A view from the podium
Today was the annual youth orchestra school concert tour- three schools in three tiny towns to the north of Pendleton this year. This is a project we have undertaken in each of the six years since we started the orchestra, and, even more so than in past seasons, I...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 20, 2008 | A view from the podium
Travel is an inescapable part of life as a freelance conductor, and over the years I have flown hundreds of thousands of miles on Northwest Airlines, the only airline with service from Cardiff to Pendleton. My history with Northwest has not always been a happy one- I...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 19, 2008 | A view from the podium
Just one last reminder that tonight is the night for the broadcast of my recent concert with the Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales on this week’s edition of Hear and Now on BBC Radio 3. The concert is hosted by writer, critic and broadcaster Ivan Hewett and...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 19, 2008 | A view from the podium
I turned down what I’m sure was going to be a very, very good homemade Indian dinner tonight because I am on what many of you may consider a fools errand. Of all the pieces in my repertoire, I would say Brahms 1 is near the top of the list of pieces I would be happy...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 18, 2008 | A view from the podium
For the curious, keen and bored- here is the latest Oregon East Symphony promotional spot. Is this the future of...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 13, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews, Study with Ken
The musicians of the Rose City Chamber Orchestra are happy to announce a second selection round for the 2008 Rose City International Conductor’s Workshop, July 21-27 in Portland, Oregon. Interested conductors should submit their applications, including postmarking any...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 12, 2008 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
My March 9th concert with the Contemporary Music Ensemble of Wales will be broadcast this coming Saturday, April 19th, 2008 at 10:30 PM GMT. You can listen online at www.bbc.co.uk/radio3 live, and the show will be archived on the Radio 3 website for one week from...
by Kenneth Woods | Apr 12, 2008 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts
It is long past time that I write a bit about music, and at the risk of boring you to tears, I thought it might be interesting to talk a bit about the private and arcane world of score study. In expectation of Sam’s arrival, I managed to keep about a month free of...
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