Video of the Day – Menuhin Competition Austin 2014
For the first time ever the Menuhin Violin Competition is being held this year in the United States. The current competition began last Friday in…
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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Menuhin Competition Austin 2014 Opens with UT Symphony Concert
by Paul E. RobinsonBerlioz: Roman Carnival OvertureMendelssohn: Concerto for Piano and Violin in d minorIlya Gringolts, violin/Anton Nel, pianoWaxman: Carmen FantasyKevin Zhu, violinSchwantner: Someday MemoriesDutilleux:…
Video of the Day – Sid Caesar (1922-2014): In Memoriam
Like so many kids growing up in North America in the 1950s, my life was hugely enriched by Sid Caesar’s comedy on television. He was…
Bay/ASO and Jonathan Biss: Under the Influence
by Paul E. RobinsonVaughan Williams: The Lark AscendingSchumann: Piano Concerto in a minor Op. 54Brahms: Symphony No. 2 in D major Op. 73Jessica Mathaes, violinJonathan…
Uniworld River Cruise: Unexpected “European Jewels”
by Paul E. RobinsonCLASSICAL TRAVELSRiver Cruise along the Main, the Rhine and the DanubeAugust 2013This past August, Marita and I thoroughly enjoyed the “European Jewels”…
Video of the Day – Maria Schneider Wins Grammy
She is known mainly as a jazz composer and bandleader but she walked away with the Grammy in the category “Best Contemporary Classical Composition.” Her…
Too Many "f"s in DSO/van Zweden New World Symphony?
by Paul E. RobinsonScott Cantrell is the distinguished long-time classical music critic of the Dallas Morning News. He recently wrote an article titled “Let’s go…
Video of the Day – Bamberg Symphony New Year’s Concerts – On Two Continents!
It is a sign of the times that symphony orchestras are seeking new audiences as never before – and finding them. Each year the great…
Video of the Day – Claudio Abbado In Memoriam (1933-2014)
Claudio Abbado’s passing last week was not unexpected – he had been seriously ill for some time – but it came as a heavy blow…
Video of the Day – Minnesota Orchestra Musicians Reach Settlement with Management
Finally, some good news from Minneapolis. The musicians of the Minnesota Orchestra have reached a settlement with their management. Concerts will resume in February.But there…
