His playing of the Mozart Quintet tempted the word "perfect," for, as is customary with him, everything was in place -- tonally, rhythmically and above all, musically.
I made this list of orchestral etiquette for one of my masterclasses at CCM several years ago. It was compiled over the course of several weeks during rehearsal breaks with the CSO. I asked a dozen or so of my colleagues, "what... Read More...
Everyone has to play auditions. This is true from the 8th grade clarinetist who is trying to get into the junior high band to the young professional auditioning for one of the world's great orchestras. Even the surgeon who plays the... Read More...