Tag: Zelkowicz

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The Britten Cello Suites (Part 5): An Interview with Steven Isserlis

By Aron Zelkowicz December 8, 2013

Subjects Interviews, Repertoire

Tags Aron, Britten, Britten Cello Suites, Britten Cello Symphony, cello, cellobello, chant, conducting, improvisation, interview, Introduzione, Isserlis, manuscript, multiple versions, performance, premiere, recording, Rostropovich, Russian Orthodox Liturgy, Shostakovich, Sonata, Steven, Tavener, third suite, Zelkowicz

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The Britten Cello Suites (Part 4): An Interview with Colin Carr

By Aron Zelkowicz November 21, 2013

Subjects Interviews, Repertoire

Tags analysis, Aron, Bach, Benjamin Britten, Britten, cello, cello suites, cellobello, Colin Carr, composition, differences in performance, Growth, interview, live recording, live-performance, Menlo, Menuhin School, microphones, Music@Menlo, performance, recordings, Rostropovich, solo debut album, Suites, Zelkowicz

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The Britten Cello Suites (Part 3): An Introduction to the Third Suite

By Aron Zelkowicz November 12, 2013

Subjects Repertoire

Tags Aron, audience, Benjamin Britten, blog, Britten, cello suites, cellobello, consistent themes, cyclical closure, effect, impact, introduction, journey, melodies, Orthodox liturgy, Rhythm, Rostropovich, Russian Themes, Russian-themed motifs, score, Suites, Technique, third suite, tune, Zelkowicz

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The Britten Cello Suites (Part 2): An Interview with Steven Doane

By Aron Zelkowicz November 12, 2013

Subjects Interviews, Repertoire

Tags Aron, audience, Benjamin Britten, Britten, Britten Cello Suites, cello, cello suites, cellobello, complete suites, discoveries, discovery, editorial markings, fingerings, inflection, interview with Steven Doane, movements, performance, perspective, phrasing, recital, recitals, recordings, Sound, Steven Doane, Suites, Zelkowicz

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The Britten Cello Suites (Part 1)

By Aron Zelkowicz November 12, 2013

Subjects Repertoire

Tags 1971, Aron, Benjamin Britten, Britten solo cello suites, canto, cello, cellobello, centenary, compelling interpreters, effect, Effective, genius, grandiose, indulge, Janos Starker, memory, movements, Mstislav Rostropovich, navigation, non-verbal drama, opera, Performing, personality, pizzicati, silences, solo cello suites, solo suites, Suites, Zelkowicz

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Tour of Duty, Tour of Pleasure

By Aron Zelkowicz November 9, 2012

Subjects Orchestra, Travel

Tags acoustics, Aron, audience, cello, cellobello, challenges, Dvorak, endpin, gestures, illness, live performances, musicians, orchestras, perspective, stage, struggle, themes, tour, Zelkowicz

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Behind the Scenes of a Music Festival (Part 3): The Rehearsal Mine Field

By Aron Zelkowicz January 19, 2012

Subjects Chamber Music

Tags Aron, articulation, balance, cello, cellobello, chamber music, colleagues, concentration, creativity, details, Distraction, Editions, environment, music, opportunities, recordings, rehearsals, scheduling, success, Time, transition, Zelkowicz

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Behind the Scenes of a Music Festival (Part 2): The Devil in the Details

By Aron Zelkowicz September 23, 2011

Subjects Repertoire

Tags Aron, cello, cellobello, challenges, details, distractions, enjoyment, festivals, live performances, music, music festivals, organization, passion, Preparation, Production, rehearsals, small details, Zelkowicz

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Notes from the Field: 12 Cellos are Better Than 1

By Aron Zelkowicz August 12, 2011

Subjects Chamber Music

Tags accomplishments, administration, Aron, cello, cello ensemble, cello section, cellobello, concert, creativity, effects, Experience, expertise, NEC, New England Conservatory, New York City, opera, opportunity, orchestra, rehearsals, simplicity, social, unique, Zelkowicz

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Behind the Scenes of a Music Festival (Part 1): The Vision Thing

By Aron Zelkowicz July 16, 2011

Subjects Artistic Vision

Tags Aron, artistry, Beethoven, cello, cellobello, Community, composer, Experience, festivals, music, musicians, Performing, resources, score, support, training, vision, Zelkowicz

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