Ed Castro Music, Thoughts

Classic Vibe and Martini’s

ca5cd14b8ac44417a4668f165ecf6d1bRecently I had the opportunity to be on stage with an orchestra and a very charismatic performer. The performance revolved around some famous Frank Sinatra arrangements we don’t all know, but really love. This concert was a collection of “feel good music” that make you want to snap your finger and drink a martini… followed by scotch and then a steak. At least thats the way I felt.

The arrangements done Bright-Field_Lightingfor the orchestra were fantastic. Here’s an example of one of those arrangements brought back to life for the world to enjoy.

The audience was into the performance. The orchestra was having a great time on stage and I’m pretty sure I had the best seat in the house.

Ed Castro Music, Thoughts

I Was Feeling This Way Also

Recently I listened to an NPR classical music podcast call Conducting Business. The subject of that talk was related to my blog post Faces At Concerts.

Naomi-LewinDuring the podcast the host Naomi Lewin facilitated a group discussion about the diversity of both audiences and members of major symphony orchestras in the United States. I’m glad to hear that these kinds of conversations are happening in public forums and encourage many to listen to the podcast American Orchestras Grapples With Lack of Diversity.