by Kenneth Woods | Mar 12, 2007 | A view from the podium
Morning Ken, Hopefully this question is not in bad form, and if it is please let me know: after noticing your blog online, I wondered if you could provide some insight/advice on a piece I will be playing soon? I play with a symphony, and we are doing Dvorak’s...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 8, 2007 | A view from the podium, Mahler, News and Reviews
UPCOMING CONCERT Lancashire Chamber Orchestra Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:30 PM Christ Church, Lancaster Mozart- Eine Kleine Nacht Musik Beethoven (arr. Mahler)- Quartet in F minor, op 95 “Serioso” Vivaldi- The Four Seasons Kate Birchall, violin PRESS...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 8, 2007 | A view from the podium, Study with Ken
Here’s the latest from the RCICW office for interested conductors. Third Annual Rose City International Conductors Workshop July 24-29, 2007 www.rosecityworkshop.org admin@rosecityworkshop.org Applications are currently being accepted for the Third Annual Rose...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 7, 2007 | A view from the podium, Nuts and bolts, Performing Life
So… My Chopin adventure for Discovering Music has come to an end.. I have to say, I was a little concerned when I was offered the gig, as it could easily have been a poisoned chalice. Great band and soloist, of course, but boring orchestra part to play, which can...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 5, 2007 | A view from the podium
It’s article’s like this that make me glad I’m playing more cello these...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 3, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
The festival atmosphere surrounding the OES that begins on Thursday evenings comes into full flower after that first tutti rehearsal when all the musicians descend on the bar. Pendleton is somewhat limited in its choices of watering holes, and our standard outing is...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 1, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
After 6 seasons with the band, I can attest that, for me, there is no time like Pendleton time. I always have so much to squeeze in that the days seem to fly by in a complete blur. This week is, if anything, moving faster than usual. I’m only here for a few days...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 1, 2007 | A view from the podium
UPCOMING CONCERT Saturday, 10 March, 2007 Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham Nottingham Philharmonic Kenneth Woods, conductor So-Ock Kim, violin Glinka Overture to Russlan and Ludmilla Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 I – Allegro moderato –...
by Kenneth Woods | Mar 1, 2007 | A view from the podium
And the conductor….. I’m not the first person to try to make the case that the most prolific and dynamic moment in music history might have been the generation of composers who followed Beethoven. Most generations might give us two genius composers- Mozart and Haydn...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 28, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Thursday On my way to work, I finally had a chance to listen to the CD of last month’s Beethoven 6. A few years back I had one of those mind-shattering “wow” moments when I heard the Statskapelle Dresden conducted by Bernard Haitink in two concerts at the Proms....
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 28, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Wednesday I have a secret… I’m a two cello guy. I bought a second cello a few years back when it became clear to me that it was never going to be safe or economical for me to travel regularly with my main cello, which is a nice, old Italian instrument. My goal was...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 22, 2007 | A view from the podium, News and Reviews
UPCOMING CONCERT March 2nd, 2007 BBC National Orchestra of Wales Kenneth Woods, conductor Discovering Music Live 7:30 PM Broadcasting House, Llandaff Chopin- Piano Concerto No. 1 Piers Lane, piano Stephen Johnson, presenter London-based Australian pianist Piers Lane...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 20, 2007 | A view from the podium, Music and Media
I’ve been following the Joyce Hatto scandal with a sort of horrified interest. I think this will turn out to have been a sad tale born out of horrible personal tragedies, but it is amazing just how audacious they were.Without meaning to offend the sensibilities of any...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 20, 2007 | A view from the podium, Performing Life
Dear Mr Woods- I hope you may be able to answer a very general question relating to the working life of a conductor. I am researching for a screenplay/film project that involves a character who is a Maestro or high profile conductor. He is invited to conduct a new...
by Kenneth Woods | Feb 19, 2007 | A view from the podium
Dear Ken … I have a question I’m hoping you can answer. I’ve asked this question to several string players, who don’t have an answer. I realized I needed to ask a conductor! The question is: in contemporary music, why do string sections still follow...
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