The Less Glamorous Side of Television
And what might that be, you ask? In a word… editing. When we attend a live performance by a professional symphony orchestra – unless we are fortunate enough to be…
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Memories of New York
One day in 1954, as I gazed at the 12-inch black-and-white screen of our Philco “television set,” there appeared a picture of the Manhattan skyline. I said to my mother:…
Guest Blogger: Jee-Hoon Krska, Founder of Keys 2 Success
On a snowy day in 1979, my life began in America. After our family unpacked our bags in a relative’s home, my mom decided to call up Juilliard to enroll…
Moon Landing
As we celebrate the July 20th first landing on the moon, I am always reminded of a funny incident that occurred much earlier in my career – in 1969, the…
Thank You, Elliot
Our long-time External Relations Director, Elliot Dee, will be stepping down from his role as of July 1st. After almost ten years with The Discovery Orchestra, Elliot discerned that now…
Lights, Camera, Action!
I cannot deny it. I am personally getting incredibly excited about our upcoming 6th production for American Public Television on September 18th. Sounds like a long way from now, but…
I just listened to the first episode of this (Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony) and can’t believe how fortunate I was to run across this on Prime. I have heard Maull lecture many times before performances and now here he is right on my computer screen and with the clearest of visual aids. I promise if you listen to one of these you will understand a piece as never before. And, I have discovered from past experiences with his lectures that I always listen to any given piece with a greater connection. These “home” viewings of Maull’s lectures are such a gift! Highly recommended.