Notes from the Podium

Michael Tilson Thomas elicited wonderful performances from the various orchestras he led, whether the top-of-the-line professionals or the marvelously talented young musicians in the orchestra he founded, the New World Symphony. Rest well, my friend. leonardslatkin.com/on-the-passing…

Interview with our editor Dr. Hannah Baxter for the Melodic Minds podcast... tinyurl.com/4zup7y28

Issue 36: A Matter of Principals II is now online! Featuring: Suzy Wilson-Kawalec, Principal Harp of the @royalphilorch, Scott Dickinson, Principal Viola of the @philharmonia, and Robin O'Neill, Principal Bassoon of the @philharmonia. notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2199

Issue 35: A Matter of Principals, includes an in-depth interview with a Principal from every section of the orchestra. All @LPOrchestra and @londonsymphony musicians. notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2170

See also notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?page_id=1537

Notes is now branching out to include all aspects of orchestral performance. They are, after all, all relevant to the conductor's work. If you would like to submit an article (journalistic or academic for peer review) please email info@notesfromthepodium.co.uk for more info

Issue 35: A Matter of Principals in now live! Featuring Andy Barclay, Principal Percussion of @LPOrchestra, @OlivStankiewicz, Principal Oboe of @londonsymphony, and @staceywatton, Conductor and Principal Double Bass player of numerous orchestras... notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2150

notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=826 (Le Nozze di Figaro)

Mozart died on this day in 1791. If you love his operas, you're sure to enjoy these two deep dives into Così fan tutte and and Le Nozze di Figaro with the brilliant George Jackson (links in comments). BOTH ARE FREE ACCESS. Enjoy!

Enjoying @bbcstrictly? Take a look at our FREE ACCESS interview with its musical director/arranger Dave Arch. He's given the song choices on MONDAY (or later), arranges the music BY EAR, and writes out all the parts BY HAND. Give that man a Knighthood! tinyurl.com/3cmbme75

'Believe in them, and to be delighted by them! Listening to serious music when you go to a concert and never dare to clap or laugh is OK. But it isn’t a class in musicology, it’s there to amaze you. It’s... good for you because it liberates you. Schumann is very liberating.'

In honour of Sir Roger Norrington, who passed away on Friday, his interview on Schumann's symphonies has been made free access. It is a deep dive into the works and their performance, giving a taste of the great depth of his knowledge. Hope you enjoy. tinyurl.com/3au82yz4

So sad to hear that Sir Roger Norrington has left us. Such a unique, life-affirming character and musician. I think that he always felt like an outsider - which made him insecure, but also contributed to the freshness and originality of his music-making. Farewell and thank you.

So very sad to hear of the death of Sir Roger Norrington. Such a lovely man to speak with, and a great supporter of NftP. My thoughts are with all of his family, friends and colleagues. Xx

Debussy’s masterpiece Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune features in the latest issue. The brilliant and charismatic @jamesgaffigan, MD of @komischeoper and @LesArtsValencia chose to discuss this in depth. He clearly knew it like the back of his hand. notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2032

Interested in learning more about the trumpet? In Issue 33 (published yesterday) @imogentrumpet, Principal Trumpet of @BrittenSinfonia, discusses her new role, appearing in Maestro, performing to Peter Maxwell Davies, and her debut album Connection... notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2034

Issue 33: The Tone Poem, is now live! notesfromthepodium.co.uk/?p=2050

All three of these interviewees were absolutely brilliant. Available to all subscribers and subscribing universities

Out this week – Issue 33: The Tone Poem Featuring @shelleyconduct, MD of @NACOrchCNA, on Strauss’ Don Juan @imogentrumpet, Principal Trumpet of @BrittenSinfonia and @jamesgaffigan, MD of @komischeoper and @LesArtsValencia , on Debussy’s Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune