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nobleviola posted a blog entry
great artistry
Much has been written in the canon of music history about the virtuoso performer. Starting with the likes of Paganini and...
Much has been written in the canon of music history about the virtuoso performer. Starting with the likes of Paganini and...
9 hours ago
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daily_observations
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red pill, blue pill
I’ve been reflecting upon the point/counterpoint post that I put up last week, with posts by both Ilkka Talvi and William Eddins on the state of orchestras (and orchestral players) in this day and age. It’s a pretty vivid illustration of the two...
I’ve been reflecting upon the point/counterpoint post that I put up last week, with posts by both Ilkka Talvi and William Eddins on the state of orchestras (and orchestral players) in this day and age. It’s a pretty vivid illustration of the two...
13 hours ago
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odds and ends
Oregon Symphony Resident conductor Gregory Vajda conducts a recording of music by his mentor, the composer/conductor Péter...
Oregon Symphony Resident conductor Gregory Vajda conducts a recording of music by his mentor, the composer/conductor Péter...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
kicking ass and taking names
If you don’t have your ticket to see Yefim Bronfman play the Bartók Second Piano Concerto this weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon),...
If you don’t have your ticket to see Yefim Bronfman play the Bartók Second Piano Concerto this weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon),...
3 days ago
daily_observations
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| Topics: piano, soloists &..., the orchestra..., bartok second piano...nobleviola posted a blog entry
bartók and ives: a tale of two nationalists
On this coming weekend’s performances there are two seminal works of two major composers who blazed a trail for their...
On this coming weekend’s performances there are two seminal works of two major composers who blazed a trail for their...
3 days ago
daily_observations
| Topics: piano, soloists &..., the orchestra..., bartok second piano...
daily_observations
| Topics: piano, soloists &..., the orchestra..., bartok second piano...nobleviola posted a blog entry
red pill, blue pill
I’ve been reflecting upon the point/counterpoint post that I put up last week, with posts by both Ilkka Talvi and William...
I’ve been reflecting upon the point/counterpoint post that I put up last week, with posts by both Ilkka Talvi and William...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
close ties
Oregon Symphony cellists Ken Finch and Justin Kagan sported the exact same tie for our Salem Pops concert last night –...
Oregon Symphony cellists Ken Finch and Justin Kagan sported the exact same tie for our Salem Pops concert last night –...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
composer: orchestra as albatross
Frank J. Oteri writes at NewMusicBox that he is not certain of the future of the relationship between composers and the...
Frank J. Oteri writes at NewMusicBox that he is not certain of the future of the relationship between composers and the...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
point, counterpoint
There has been (and ever shall be) lots of blogging on what should be done about the current state of affairs in professional...
There has been (and ever shall be) lots of blogging on what should be done about the current state of affairs in professional...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
today’s latte art + badbeard’s coffee
today’s latte art | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeNot my best work, but it was worth a...
today’s latte art | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeNot my best work, but it was worth a...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
today’s latte art + badbeard’s coffee
today’s latte art | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeNot my best work, but it was worth a...
today’s latte art | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeNot my best work, but it was worth a...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
the view from here
As promised (but a bit late) here are the photos that show how different my positions on stage are during this weekend’s...
As promised (but a bit late) here are the photos that show how different my positions on stage are during this weekend’s...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
spatial relationships
If there were only one way (as if!) to raise an orchestral musician’s hackles virtually instantly, it would have to be...
If there were only one way (as if!) to raise an orchestral musician’s hackles virtually instantly, it would have to be...
16 days ago
daily_observations
| Topics: acoustics, the orchestra..., dutilleux symphony no..., orchestral...
daily_observations
| Topics: acoustics, the orchestra..., dutilleux symphony no..., orchestral...nobleviola posted a blog entry
double digit insurance rate increases in oregon
This summer, as part of a series of financial concessions from the Oregon Symphony’s musicians, the Oregon Symphony...
This summer, as part of a series of financial concessions from the Oregon Symphony’s musicians, the Oregon Symphony...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
quid pro joe?
Portland’s own Badbeard’s Microroastery will be offering a new signature blend called Symphony – for every...
Portland’s own Badbeard’s Microroastery will be offering a new signature blend called Symphony – for every...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
oso mozart soloists interviewed
Photo courtesy: Oregon SymphonyJames Bash has a great interview with the four woodwind soloists who will be performing the...
Photo courtesy: Oregon SymphonyJames Bash has a great interview with the four woodwind soloists who will be performing the...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
mozart, dutilleux, and more
Monday marks the beginning of the rehearsal period for our next Classical concert, November 21-23. Conducted by Resident...
Monday marks the beginning of the rehearsal period for our next Classical concert, November 21-23. Conducted by Resident...
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reentry
The reentry into life after an audition is often a difficult period of transition. One has been so focused upon a goal – often for several months on end – and then in the time it takes the personnel manager to say “thank you” it’s all over. ...
The reentry into life after an audition is often a difficult period of transition. One has been so focused upon a goal – often for several months on end – and then in the time it takes the personnel manager to say “thank you” it’s all over. ...
23 days ago
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reentry
The reentry into life after an audition is often a difficult period of transition. One has been so focused upon a goal...
The reentry into life after an audition is often a difficult period of transition. One has been so focused upon a goal...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
on auditioning
Well, it’s been quiet here at the blog for some time, so I thought it might be a good thing to tell you what I’ve...
Well, it’s been quiet here at the blog for some time, so I thought it might be a good thing to tell you what I’ve...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
oregon symphony – looking good
Here it is, in a worldwide-exclusive, you-saw-it-here-first preview: the new full portrait of the 2009-2010 Oregon...
Here it is, in a worldwide-exclusive, you-saw-it-here-first preview: the new full portrait of the 2009-2010 Oregon...
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opera vs. symphony
Sam Bergman over at the Minnesota Orchestra has a great post about the apparent double standard between opera companies and symphony orchestras. In brief: orchestras are constantly being berated for having structural deficits and are forced to produce...
Sam Bergman over at the Minnesota Orchestra has a great post about the apparent double standard between opera companies and symphony orchestras. In brief: orchestras are constantly being berated for having structural deficits and are forced to produce...
34 days ago
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skip the scares – come to the Schnitz on Halloween
Violinist Stefan JackiwIf you have time before your late night Halloween activities on Saturday night, you really owe it to...
Violinist Stefan JackiwIf you have time before your late night Halloween activities on Saturday night, you really owe it to...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
opera vs. symphony
Sam Bergman over at the Minnesota Orchestra has a great post about the apparent double standard between opera companies and...
Sam Bergman over at the Minnesota Orchestra has a great post about the apparent double standard between opera companies and...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
a new way to look at the oregon symphony
After our last classical series concert, the orchestra stayed for an extra 30 minutes to get an important job done: it was...
After our last classical series concert, the orchestra stayed for an extra 30 minutes to get an important job done: it was...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
nancy ives plays dvorak
Nancy Ives/Photo © Charles NobleI had the pleasure of venturing North into the wilds of Vancouver, Washington to hear Nancy...
Nancy Ives/Photo © Charles NobleI had the pleasure of venturing North into the wilds of Vancouver, Washington to hear Nancy...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
nancy ives plays dvorak
Nancy Ives/Photo © Charles NobleI had the pleasure of venturing North into the wilds of Vancouver, Washington to hear Nancy...
Nancy Ives/Photo © Charles NobleI had the pleasure of venturing North into the wilds of Vancouver, Washington to hear Nancy...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
sfso’s ‘keeping score’ video episodes now available
Michael Tilson Thomas/Photo: G. SchirmerIf you missed the San Francisco Symphony’s wonderful exploration of four major...
Michael Tilson Thomas/Photo: G. SchirmerIf you missed the San Francisco Symphony’s wonderful exploration of four major...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
sfso’s ‘keeping score’ video episodes now available
Michael Tilson Thomas/Photo: G. SchirmerIf you missed the San Francisco Symphony’s wonderful exploration of four major...
Michael Tilson Thomas/Photo: G. SchirmerIf you missed the San Francisco Symphony’s wonderful exploration of four major...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
the dude on PBS – wednesday night
Gustavo Dudamel’s opening night concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be broadcast on PBS’ Great...
Gustavo Dudamel’s opening night concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be broadcast on PBS’ Great...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
the dude on PBS – wednesday night
Gustavo Dudamel’s opening night concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be broadcast on PBS’ Great...
Gustavo Dudamel’s opening night concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic will be broadcast on PBS’ Great...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
thoughts on three B’s
Kiril Gerstein, pianistTonight is the last of the three concerts making up the first of Classical Series B at the Oregon...
Kiril Gerstein, pianistTonight is the last of the three concerts making up the first of Classical Series B at the Oregon...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
thoughts on three B’s
Kiril Gerstein, pianistTonight is the last of the three concerts making up the first of Classical Series B at the Oregon...
Kiril Gerstein, pianistTonight is the last of the three concerts making up the first of Classical Series B at the Oregon...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
symphony receives major grants
The Oregon Symphony announced three major grant received from foundations this month – all new money, rather than...
The Oregon Symphony announced three major grant received from foundations this month – all new money, rather than...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
heat up, cool down
This is the time of year where a curious shift happens: the classical music season heats up, while the weather outside cools...
This is the time of year where a curious shift happens: the classical music season heats up, while the weather outside cools...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
down south, salem way
We did our monthly pops runout to the Smith Auditorium at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon tonight. It’s usually...
We did our monthly pops runout to the Smith Auditorium at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon tonight. It’s usually...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
leonard slatkin – comedy writer?
From LeonardSlatkin.com:The Detroit Symphony has announced plans for a completely revamped season, starting with its concerts...
From LeonardSlatkin.com:The Detroit Symphony has announced plans for a completely revamped season, starting with its concerts...
nobleviola posted a blog entry
fall is here!
IMG_3127 | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeIt seems like a lot of leaves changed virtually...
IMG_3127 | Originally uploaded by nobleviolaclick photo to enlargeIt seems like a lot of leaves changed virtually...
