Conductor, cellist, composer, author and guitarist Kenneth Woods is Principal Conductor of the English Symphony Orchestra, Artistic Director of Colorado MahlerFest and cellist of Ensemble Epomeo. A frequent broadcaster, his blog, A View from the Podium, is one of most popular classical blogs in the world today.
“…gorgeous depths of tone…a worthy addition to the Elgar canon” Classical Music Magazine
“A witty and mercurial masterpiece. Electric performances, all.” The Sunday Times
Kenneth Woods conducts the Royal Northern Sinfonia in the world-premiere recording of Gál's beautiful and virtuosic Piano Concerto. Coming May 6 from Avie Records
"Every now and then, a new work comes along that simply takes one's breath away... a wonderful performance of a wonderful concerto Very, very strongly recommended." Gramophone Magazine
“The Orchestra of the Swan provide a quietly compelling account, relishing the many solos, duos and textural intricacies that Gál wrings from his orchestra.” – Gramophone, Editor’s Choice
“Beautifully played…transcendent…this orchestra seems to breathe together.” – BBC Music Magazine
"For its second disc – generously filled, and rewardingly programmed – string trio Ensemble Epomeo focuses on music composed in Eastern Europe and Russia in the late 20th century, playing with a remarkable intensity and elegant assurance throughout." The Strad
