# bernstein (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover bernstein. Page: Feed: --- ## [MUSIC DIRECTORS MAKE A PARADIGM SHIFT. IS THIS GOOD FOR CLASSICAL MUSIC? READ ON.](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/music-directors-make-a-paradigm-shift) _2026-06-12 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ NEW SEASONS BRING MANY A NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR. IS THIS GOOD NEWS? ARE WE EXPERIENCING A PARADIGM SHIFT OR IS CLASSICAL MUSIC ADRIFT? READ ON. ## [WHAT MAKES A “MATURE” CONDUCTOR? THE STEREOTYPE WAS AN OLDER WHITE MALE CONDUCTOR WITH WHITE HAIR AND DECADES OF EXPERIENCE. HAS THAT CHANGED FOR THE BETTER? READ ON](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/what-makes-a-mature-conductor-the) _2025-10-09 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ Why are so many people venting their opinions online and in print about the appointment of Beatrice Venezi as Music Director of the Teatro La Fenice? Is it really about "maturity"? Read on. ## [AARON COPLAND SAID LEONARD BERNSTEIN WAS BORN A CONDUCTOR. BUT IS IT POSSIBLE TO ACTUALLY LEARN TO CONDUCT? MANY MASTERCLASSES OFFER TRAINING. THE ANSWER? YES.](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/aaron-copland-said-leonard-bernstein) _2025-07-23 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ How does one learn the craft of conducting? There are a myriad of masterclasses offered around the world. The answer is yes, but it depends. A list of Do's and Don'ts helps. Why? Read on. ## [WITH THE APPOINTMENT OF MAESTRO CHUNG AT LA SCALA, WHO ARE THE NEW GREAT MAESTRI AND HOW DO THEY PARALLEL THE OLD GREATS? WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ORCHESTRA AND OPERA? READ ON.](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/with-the-appointment-of-maestro-chung) _2025-05-18 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ Are we witnessing a revolution or an evolution in the Maestro? Wisdom says both. (Note that due to memory limitation, you will have to click READ MORE to continue to view the entire article.) ## [IS THE ANNUAL VIENNA PHILHARMONIC NEW YEAR'S CONCERT THE GREATEST GIG FOR A CONDUCTOR? READ ON.](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/is-the-annual-vienna-philharmonic) _2024-12-27 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ After all the Nutcracker ballets and Christmas carol concerts, and the many Beethoven 9’s in Japan, is the annual Vienna Philharmonic New Year’s Concert the greatest gig for a conductor? Read on. ## [IF KAMALA HARRIS WINS, DOES THAT MEAN A WOMAN OF COLOR IS THE NEXT BEST CONDUCTOR? GLASS MARCANO MIGHT BE THE ONE. WHY?](https://johnaxelrod.substack.com/p/if-kamala-harris-wins-does-that-mean) _2024-09-05 · John Axelrod · Calling All Conductors Substack_ Conductors are often a reflection of leadership. If Kamala Harris wins the presidency, does that mean a woman of color is the next best thing? Glass Marcano just might be the one. Why? Read on.