Monthly Archives: February 2012

New Horizons in Conductor Self-Awareness

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Feb 27 2012
 by Sam Bergman

It’s been quite a while since we in the Minnesota Orchestra have had ourselves a good, old-fashioned train wreck. Like, years, I think, unless I’ve subconsciously blocked a particularly traumatic concert from my memory. Which is all to the good, … Continue reading →

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Frequent Fli(t)er

Posted on
Feb 23 2012
 by Sam Bergman

So, you guys? Just in case my endless blather about this week’s rehearsal schedule hasn’t been enough to induce you to buy a ticket to Thursday’s or Sunday’s concerts – this? This here is our piano soloist, Ingrid Fliter, fresh … Continue reading →

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English as a Foreign Language

Posted on
Feb 21 2012
 by Sam Bergman

So, as previously mentioned, Courtney is making his subscription concert debut with us this week, and we’ve spent the last two days rehearsing his program, which consists of a lovely piano concerto we’ve all played many times, and two absolutely … Continue reading →

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Eroica Evolution

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Feb 18 2012
 by Sam Bergman

A tip of the hat to the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Maiya Papach for bringing this amazing compilation to my attention: I mean, that is actually kind of amazing, right? Just two repetitions of a single chord, played about 30 … Continue reading →

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Slammed.

Posted on
Feb 15 2012
 by Sam Bergman

Wow, have I really gone a week between posts? I knew I was getting behind, but honestly, it feels like I haven’t had time to take a breath in about a month, and there’s no letup in sight. In addition … Continue reading →

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First Glance

Posted on
Feb 7 2012
 by Sam Bergman

With less than two months to go before we premiere Judd’s Acadia at our final Inside the Classics concerts of the season, the scores and parts are all stacked neatly in our library and are beginning the long process of … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With The Toons

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Feb 3 2012
 by Sam Bergman

If you had told me six months ago that one of the most mentally and physically exhausting concerts I’d play during the 2011-12 season would be a pops concert, I would most definitely have laughed at you. Pops shows can … Continue reading →

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