It’s not a good idea to take photos while rehearsing (it’s basically verboten), but taking a few before things get started are always fun. Here’s the view from my chair: [Read more →]

Before:

After:

It’s about 3:00 p.m. on Friday afternoon, and at this morning’s rehearsal we in the orchestra were given the brochures for the 2008-2009 season of the Oregon Symphony.

Here are my first impressions, literally written on the spot with little or no forethought (just like usual, I know…): [Read more →]