Comments for The Gathering Note http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:36:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Falletta talks about Seattle, the Buffalo Phil, and bringing classical music to the wider community by Ozni Torres http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/02/16/falletta-talks-about-seattle-the-buffalo-phil-and-bringing-classical-music-to-the-wider-community/#comment-1069 Ozni Torres Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:36:54 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1643#comment-1069 Falletta is a class act. She seems really thoughtful and collaborative. The SSO wouldn't know what to do with such a conductor, having had years of the opposite. Falletta is a class act. She seems really thoughtful and collaborative. The SSO wouldn’t know what to do with such a conductor, having had years of the opposite.

]]> Comment on Elegance personified: Hilary Hahn in recital by Ozni Torres http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/02/13/elegance-personified-hilary-hahn-in-recital/#comment-1064 Ozni Torres Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:54:38 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1637#comment-1064 Very nice review. After having seen a documentary on Hilary Hahn on the Ovation channel, I have to agree with your assessments of her demeanor and careful attention to the music. She is definitely a wonderful musician. Very nice review. After having seen a documentary on Hilary Hahn on the Ovation channel, I have to agree with your assessments of her demeanor and careful attention to the music. She is definitely a wonderful musician.

]]> Comment on Upcoming by Mark http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/02/05/upcoming-24/#comment-1034 Mark Sun, 08 Feb 2009 02:26:55 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1588#comment-1034 Please come and see Philharmonia Northwest, then. Our soloist is excellent. Please come and see Philharmonia Northwest, then. Our soloist is excellent.

]]> Comment on When music critics lash out — the Lexicon of Musical Invective by James Bash http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/when-music-critics-lash-out-the-lexion-of-musical-invective/#comment-1033 James Bash Sat, 07 Feb 2009 19:16:12 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1595#comment-1033 Thanks OT! Thanks OT!

]]> Comment on When music critics lash out — the Lexicon of Musical Invective by Ozni Torres http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/when-music-critics-lash-out-the-lexion-of-musical-invective/#comment-1032 Ozni Torres Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:33:57 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1595#comment-1032 Lexicon. (Quality Control) Lexicon. (Quality Control)

]]> Comment on Financial problems at LA Opera and SF Opera by James Bash http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/financial-problems-at-la-opera-and-sf-opera/#comment-1030 James Bash Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:12:23 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1568#comment-1030 Hi Beth, I've found that a lot of people don't even know the facts and many are interested in what is happening elsewhere. Hi Beth,

I’ve found that a lot of people don’t even know the facts and many are interested in what is happening elsewhere.

]]> Comment on Financial problems at LA Opera and SF Opera by Beth http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/financial-problems-at-la-opera-and-sf-opera/#comment-1029 Beth Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:49:28 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1568#comment-1029 What's the point of a rehash of these widely reported facts without at least one interesting observation about their significance? What’s the point of a rehash of these widely reported facts without at least one interesting observation about their significance?

]]> Comment on Looking at the 2009/2010 SSO season: the conductors by Ozni Torres http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/looking-at-the-20092010-sso-season/#comment-1023 Ozni Torres Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:50:09 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1571#comment-1023 Ludovic Morlot was here this season in Chicago, and he did an excellent job. It all depends on repertoire. See my review here: http://gatheringnote.com/2008/11/16/let-sleeping-dogs-lie/ Ludovic Morlot was here this season in Chicago, and he did an excellent job. It all depends on repertoire. See my review here: http://gatheringnote.com/2008/11/16/let-sleeping-dogs-lie/

]]> Comment on Looking at the 2009/2010 SSO season: the conductors by Matt http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/01/31/looking-at-the-20092010-sso-season/#comment-1022 Matt Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:23:10 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1571#comment-1022 I agree with your top 5 picks for guest conductors. Looks pretty exciting. I heard a broadcast of Roberto Abbado in Mahler from Boston a few years back, and it was stunning. Reviews I've seen of other performances have been generally positive as well. Sinaisky is actually outstanding in English repertoire (Elgar & RVW) and I look forward to his concert as well. Spano's is probably the one I'm most excited about - I've loved John Adams' Harmonielehre since I first heard it in high school, and with Schwarz' apparent distaste for his music, I'm glad he's letting someone else bring it in. It makes up for the RVW 5th Previn bailed on this season. Also Dutilleux is a nice surprise, and Bernstein sending things out. Nothing as risky as "Mass" in Minneapolis this season, but still different. Clearly, I'm looking forward to next season's lineup as a whole. Let's hope it lives up to its promise! I agree with your top 5 picks for guest conductors. Looks pretty exciting.

I heard a broadcast of Roberto Abbado in Mahler from Boston a few years back, and it was stunning. Reviews I’ve seen of other performances have been generally positive as well. Sinaisky is actually outstanding in English repertoire (Elgar & RVW) and I look forward to his concert as well. Spano’s is probably the one I’m most excited about – I’ve loved John Adams’ Harmonielehre since I first heard it in high school, and with Schwarz’ apparent distaste for his music, I’m glad he’s letting someone else bring it in. It makes up for the RVW 5th Previn bailed on this season. Also Dutilleux is a nice surprise, and Bernstein sending things out. Nothing as risky as “Mass” in Minneapolis this season, but still different.

Clearly, I’m looking forward to next season’s lineup as a whole. Let’s hope it lives up to its promise!

]]> Comment on Strung out by Ozni Torres http://gatheringnote.wordpress.com/2009/01/28/strung-out/#comment-1019 Ozni Torres Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:26:43 +0000 http://gatheringnote.com/?p=1553#comment-1019 Gimmicky, but way fun! Gimmicky, but way fun!

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