Growing up in Denver it was easy to be fascinated with the history of the RMS Titanic; after all, Denver was home to the Unsinkable Molly Brown and her house is still a popular tourist attraction. And every couple of years I would get a tour of her house and a bit more of the history absorbed. But it was a random statement from my Ear Training professor during my Peabody Conservatory days that I first became interested in the Titanic musicians.
Month: April 2012
Not Bad For a Local Boy Part 2
“Not bad for a local boy.” That was the phrase that stuck in my colleague’s mind from a conversation between students at the Aspen Music Festival and School when discussing violin soloist, Eugene Fodor. Hearing this story from my colleague, reminded me of some of the backhanded compliments musicians bestow on one another I have heard over time. They usually go something like this: I can’t believe how good that flute player is in that per service orchestra, she must be hating life, and she’s been there 20 years! [divider_flat] Did you hear … Continue Reading