by Kenneth Woods | Jun 10, 2010 | cello
Since Saturday’s performance of the Schumann Cello Concerto with Lancashire Chamber Orchestra, I’ve had a touching number of enquiries from friends and colleagues wanting to know how it went. Of course, since many were probably calling my decision to play this work...
by Kenneth Woods | May 7, 2010 | A view from the podium
I’ve been spending most of this week huddled over my cello, preparing the solo part of the Schumann Cello Concerto, which I’m playing with the Lancashire Chamber Orchestra. For the first time, I’m doing it without conductor (yes, I realize I am a conductor, so perhaps...
by Kenneth Woods | Jan 12, 2010 | Mahler, Mahler- Performer's Perspective, Nuts and bolts
“Is Mahler’s music more difficult to conduct than that of other composers?” When I was asked this question just the other day it was by no means for the first time. It is not hard to understand why a listener might suspect that Mahler’s music is harder to conduct than...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 23, 2009 | A view from the podium
Many folks have raised an eyebrow when I tell them I have chosen the 2nd Symphony of the great Bobby Schumann to end my run at the Oregon East Symphony. “What,” they say, “no Mahler 9, no Beethoven 9, no Bruckner 9?” No, no 9ths! Here are Five Easy Reasons why I’m...
by Kenneth Woods | Oct 22, 2009 | A view from the podium
Every concert has its drama. Not long ago, the drama was a plague of flies, which, last I heard, were still annoying the citizens of swish Altrincham. As I drove into Pendleton yesterday, I was struck by the vast devastation of the outer reaches of the city. The whole...
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