Conducting Mozart – part 4 (finale)
The conducting lessons with Maestro Sidney Rothstein were over. He had taught me a lot in a short time and was about ready to push me out of the nest to raise the baton and conduct. The first rehearsal broke the ice and I realized it was actually possible for me to conduct not just […]
Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra – Review
December 12, 2002 — Review by Courtenay Caublé Even the Christmas rush couldn’t keep most of Ridgefield’s music lovers from being part of last Saturday evenings Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra audience at the Anne Richardson Auditorium. Maestro Sidney Rothsteins lyrically oriented program, sponsored in part by the Dow Chemical Company, featured Louis Spohrs Concerto for String […]
Conducting Mozart – part 3
Yesterday was my third conducting lesson, thanks to Maestro Sidney Rothstein. He pronounced me as “acceptable”; i.e. that I had learned enough about conducting to not embarrass myself and the orchestra. He magnanimously offered me many great suggestions for how to improve my technique and add more expression to the conducting. Earlier tonight was my […]
Snow Day
There won’t be any motorcycle riding in my neck of the woods today. The snow has already started and up to eight inches may accumulate by the end of the evening. Unfortunately, I have to drive to Pennsylvania to meet someone this morning and hope the return trip this afternoon won’t be too difficult. I […]
A Wintery Motorcycle Ride
Just back from a wintery motorcycle ride. It was beyond cold. The Widder gloves and vest do a good job but when the wind howls across your chin, you can really feel it. It is best to wear a thin head covering that covers the neck and chin (there is a name for it that […]
