Video of the Day – Karajan: the 25th Anniversary of His Death
It was 25 years ago this month (July 16) that Herbert von Karajan passed away. He was 81 and still conducting regularly even though he had…
Paul E. Robinson
Paul E. Robinson
Former conductor and broadcaster, Paul E. Robinson, is the author of four books on conductors, Digital Editor for Classical Voice America, and a regular contributor to La Scena Musicale.
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Video of the Day – David Zinman Retires from the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich
On July 11, 2014 David Zinman conducted his last concert as music director of the Tonhalle Orchester Zurich. He has headed the orchestra for 19…
Video of the Day – Lorin Maazel (1930-2014) RIP
I first saw Lorin Maazel conduct at Plateau Hall in Montreal in 1962. He was touring with the French National Orchestra. He was 32-years-old at…
Video of the Day – Trumpeter Philip Smith Steps Down From the NY Philharmonic
Philip Smith has been principal trumpet of the New York Philharmonic for several decades. He joined the orchestra in 1978 and stayed for 36 years.…
Don Quixote Rides Again at Stratford
by Paul E. RobinsonMan of La ManchaWritten by Dale Wasserman with music by Mitch Leigh and Lyrics by Joe DarionDirector: Robert McQueenChoreographer: Marc KimelmanMusical Director:…
Alice Through the Looking-Glass
by Paul E. RobinsonStory by Lewis CarrollAdaptation for the stage by James ReaneyDirector: Jillian KelleyChoreographer: Dayna TekatchDesigner: Bretta GereckeComposer: Jonathan MunroSound Designer: John GzowskiAlice: Trish…
Video of the Day – Salonen Teams Up with Apple
Esa-Pekka Salonen, principal conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra and former music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is one of the world’s foremost conductors. But…
Video of the Day – Bernard Labadie In Munich
It was recently announced that Quebec conductor Bernard Labadie would step down from his post as music director of Les Violons du Roy. He will…
Video of the Day – A Great Conductor: RIP
On June 4, 2014 Rafael Frübeck de Burgos announced his retirement. He was 80 years old and conducted his last concert on March 14 with…
Video of the Day – Serhiy Salov Plays Debussy
SUDDEN FLASHES OF LIGHT from Santiago Ruiztorres on Vimeo.Serhiy Salov is a Ukrainian-born pianist now living in Montreal. He won the 2004 Montreal International Competition…
