by Paul E. Robinson

CLASSICAL TRAVELS
Concert Hall, the Kennedy Center
Washington, D.C.
October 16, 2010
Mozart: Symphony No. 34 in C major K. 338
Mahler: Symphony No. 5
National Symphony Orchestra/Christoph Eschenbach
Who can explain the chemistry, or lack thereof, between a conductor and an orchestra? Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t. At the moment, [...]

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Classical Travels: On the Road to Texas
Fall colors in eastern Quebec are undeniably stunning, but the nip in the air suggests it’s time to head south. On our way back to winter in Texas, Marita and I always try to find places to stop where there is music – preferably something new and stimulating. This year I chose Washington, D.C. where [...]

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