It's been a while since I've spoken with jazz bassist Christian McBride. You know, our last interview was about 23 years ago. CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE: What? SIMON: Well, that was my reaction. You had just ...
The same applies in orchestral music. A fortnight ago Review watched an orchestra rehearsing Beethoven’s Symphony No 4 at the Aspen Music Festival and School in Colorado. I triednot to take my ears ...