by Kenneth Woods | Nov 25, 2011 | Bobby and Hans
As I’m busy preparing to record the second volume in our Orchestra of the Swan series of CDs pairing the Schumann and Gál symphonies, I thought it was high time I addressed some of the nuts and bolts reasons behind the pairing. I’ve talked quite a bit in interviews...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 19, 2011 | A view from the podium
It’s been an exceptionally busy time here at Vftp International Headquarters, and, as usual, there is a lot more going on than just the current concerts. On Monday night, while looking after sick toddlers and recovering from an exhausting weekend of concerts and...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 13, 2011 | A view from the podium
UPDATE The program is now available online via the PT website here. Click on Hour 2. Very exciting news from American Public Media! Performance Today to broadcast lost symphony by Hans Gál Public Radio’s flagship live classical music program,...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 12, 2011 | News and Reviews
Critic Rob Barnett at MusicWeb is a little suspicious about coupling Bobby and Hans: “I don’t hold with the practice of coupling the classical familiar with the 20th century unfamiliar. I wonder if it does sell more discs… For me it is dilution not...
by Kenneth Woods | Aug 3, 2011 | News and Reviews
Gramophone Magazine devotes a whole page to their review of Bobby and Hans vol. 1 in the September issue, now on newsstands. Be sure to pick up a copy- my man Edward Elgar is on the cover, what could be better? There is also a short interview that I did with reviews...
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