The following article originally appeared on Adaptistration in April, 2007 as part of the Take A Friend to Orchestra initiative. I am grateful to Drew McManus for asking me to participate in this collaborative effort. You can read the complete list of 2007 TAFTO...
I am putting the finishing touches on the next Recital Showcase for Contrabass Conversations. This episode will feature a full-length recital from double bassist Phillip Serna, and it will include music of Brahms, Hertl, Misek, and Rachmaninoff. This will be an extra...
I’d like to thank people who checked out my story about conducting the violas yesterday. I got some great feedback about it, and I appreciate it! If you’d like to check out any more stories about odd moments in the life of a freelance musician, you can...
Here is a video of François Péloquin performing the first movement of the Koussevitzky Concerto with the Ensemble Sinfonia. You can find out more about the ensemble by visiting sinfonia.danslereseau.com.This video was created by Chris Leon & Eric Barbeau.
Here are a couple of really classic shots of cats getting baths. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a cat that has been glad to have gotten a bath, and these little guys all look genuinely miserable to be all soaped up. You can check out the original post and...
