So on March 23rd and 24th- I attended by far the best concert I've been to since I started working with the ESO in 2004. It was Jazz. Jazz on a main series classical concert. Amazing amazing performance. Our conductor Bill Eddins was literally dancing on stage. They had some hot latin rhythms going on as well ( the last piece on the program) with some of the best jazz musicians in Canada playing along with our orchestra.
Of course there were a few distraught patrons....
and I quote...
Eddins strikes sour note
Edmonton Journal-Thursday, March 29, 2007
Letters to the Editor
I have been a supporter of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra for many years.
Now, we have the Winspear Centre -- a world-class home for a world-class orchestra.
A few years ago, I attended the Jacksonville (Florida) Symphony Orchestra. They were great, and had a wonderful maestro.
But the ESO, for its size, is even better.
But what is with Bill Eddins? He's not classy; he's rude! He shakes his body, wiggles his bum, kicks his legs out, a chain hanging off his back pocket.
Our orchestra members dress beautifully and play superbly. I feel Eddins belittles our orchestra. He definitely is not a world-class orchestra leader.
Let's bring back dignity to Winspear and respect for our great orchestra.
Jeanie Campbell, Edmonton
EXCUSE ME JEANIE CAMPBELL. ( three snaps up, three snaps down)
The backlash from this letter against her and the support shown towards the orchestra was priceless. Sharing my opinion of the concert were many other Edmontonians.
Take that Jeanie Campbell.
CBC smartly enough is broadcasting highlights of this concert tonight ( April 26th) on CBC Radio Two's Canada Live- OR you can catch the full concert online for 1 full year at the following link:
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/singleConcert.html?20070426esoja
Enjoy! I know I did:)
Best "ass-shaking" concert you'll ever hear!
Justin posted this video on his blog and it was just too funny for me not to post as well! Enjoy:)
So I signed up on Facebook ( or crackbook as a few people like to call it) a few weeks ago- due to the insistent prodding of a few close friends. I really hate belonging to all these “friend networks” and so limit myself to only managing 2 at a time.(FYI- I deleted my friendster account for those of you on my friend list. Sorry!)
So back to facebook. So invasive- yet in a stupidly fun way. Whoever is on your friend list can see immediately the groups you’ve joined, pictures you’ve added, friends you’ve added- etc etc etc... much more out there then myspace (www.myspace.com/sistahgirl ) And it is really one of the most addicting friend networks out there. I really could be on it all day- good thing I have a little bit of self control right?
And you’d really be surprised how many people you know- or used to know- are on Facebook.
Problem is- I find all these people that used to go to the same school with me or work with me or whatever... and I honestly can’t remember if I was actually friends with them or not. Isn’t that horrible?!
So all of you who actually are my friends. Sign up for a really fun and addicting ride! www.facebook.com
Also- if you do have a myspace page or facebook page- let me know and I will add you! Please please PLEASE do not invite me to any other friend networking sites. I will not join.
