by Kenneth Woods | Nov 13, 2010 | Performing Life
On tour with Ensemble Epomeo, Day 2 and 3 We set off early for New Brunswick, with over 300 miles to cover. We’d never done such a big trip as a trio before (the previous record was more like 2 or 3 hours), but it was a pleasant drive in good company. Somewhere along...
by Kenneth Woods | Nov 13, 2010 | Performing Life
In London with the New Queen’s Hall Orchestra, and on tour with Ensemble Epomeo About ten days ago, last Wednesday evening I believe it was, I found myself in a surprisingly nice London hotel room trying to think of a metaphor. I knew that when I woke up the...
by Kenneth Woods | Sep 30, 2010 | cello, Performing Life
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a little bit about the challenges of getting to grips with an instrument other than one’s own. I’m now back in Philadelphia, playing again on that same “other” cello, and it’s fascinating how one development has changed my perspective on...
by Kenneth Woods | Sep 6, 2010 | A view from the podium
I am in Philadelphia this week for some work with my string trio, Ensemble Epomeo. I have to say, Philadelphia has become one of my favorite cities- I love the neighborhood feel in the part of town where I’m staying, with some lovely shops and restaurants as well as...
by Kenneth Woods | May 20, 2010 | cello
So, this week, I’m in New England for concerts with Ensemble Epomeo- our first show is at the Newburyport Chamber Music Festival on Friday. This concert has an extra challenge for me- I have had to switch cellos. It wasn’t practical to travel this time with my...
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