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KBB Music Festival 2010, thumbs up
As of last night, the 2010 KBB Music Festival is officially over. Today I’m sure many musical directors are joining me in breathing a well-earned sigh of relief. If you’re wondering what I am talking about, here’s what the festival … Continue reading
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Tagged auckland town hall, carmel college, conductor, kbb music festival, kristin school
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Breathe In, Breathe Out – a concert of overtures and finales
The Auckland Wind Orchestra and conductor Ryan Youens are proud to present Breathe In, Breathe Out – a concert of overtures and finales – an exciting mix of all your favourites. Bernstein – Candide Overture Giavannini – Overture in Bb … Continue reading
Conducting – 90% perspiration, 10% exhilaration
Schools have just started again and that means my orchestras have also. Sensational! I have been reminded, however, of the huge amount of preparation required to get them underway. Repertoire, auditions, photocopying, sweet-talking, begging, music sorting, rehearsal setup and pack … Continue reading
A day with Sphaera
Recently in São Paulo, Brazil, I had a great time working with the very fine Sphaera Ensemble and writing with their conductor and arranger Alexey Kurkdjian. I got to know these guys a few years ago and since then have … Continue reading
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Tagged alexey kurkdjian, brazil, composer, conductor, sphaera ensemble, workshop
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The winds recede
Sunday’s concert, “North Winds, South Winds”, was a success. Thanks very much to all those who came and supported – it was a very impressive, receptive and appreciative audience. It was a challenge putting on such a demanding programme, but … Continue reading
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Tagged awo, composer, concert, conductor, guardians of the north
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Auckland Wind countdown
Three days to go, final rehearsal tonight, can’t wait. I hope to see many of you there at the concert on Sunday. I had an interview on Radio NZ Concert earlier this week about the concert and other projects – … Continue reading