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Kalmen Opperman, 1919-2010

Wednesday, 23 June 2010 07:46 Gene Gaudette

Now that's some pretty lousy news to wake up to if you're a clarinetist, active or recovering (as in my case). Read Charles Strum's NY Times obituary of one of the great American musical pedagogues — including reminiscences from Richard Stoltzman.

Valery Gergiev, talented and maddening as he can be

Wednesday, 05 May 2010 22:36 Gene Gaudette

Just back from the all-Stravinsky program with Valery Gergiev guest conducting the New York Philharmonic at Avery Fisher Hall — part of the orchestra's "The Russian Stravinsky" series, and the orchestra's 15,000th concert!

Columbia Masterworks recording in stereo... in 1941?

Monday, 03 May 2010 22:46 Gene Gaudette

Yes, as it turns out…

Jurowski / LPO @ Avery Fisher

Tuesday, 09 March 2010 09:38 Gene Gaudette

Two helpings of Shostakovich: ultraconcentrated instant Dmitri and an outsize assault that infuriated Soviet authorities. My full review at Classical Source.

Hammer of the Gods: Vänskä / Minnesota Orchestra @ Carnegie Hall

Tuesday, 02 March 2010 20:30 Gene Gaudette

Okay, so it wasn't a hammer, but a sword — and it was only on loan from one of the gods. I'm referring to the weapon which plays a singing role in the final movement of Sibelius's "Kullervo." My review of last night's concert has just gone live at Classical Source.

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