Articles about Marlboro
Marlboro has been fortunate to receive in-depth profiles in the local, national, and international press. Below is a small summary of notable articles that have been written about Marlboro, exploring what Alex Ross (in his 2009 feature for the New Yorker Magazine) calls “the music world’s most coveted retreat.”
Symphony Magazine (1990)
An article written by Richard Woodhams, principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, for Symphony Magazine. The article, entitled “Musicians at Play: A Marlboro Memoir”, recounts the history and influence of the festival from the perspective of an eminent orchestral musician.
Brattleboro Reformer (1950)
This article, published in the local Brattleboro Reformer in 1950, announced what would become the Marlboro Music Festival. The Serkin and Busch families had settled in nearby Guilford, Vermont and lured the Moyse family to emigrate to the United States with the promise of teaching positions at the newly formed Marlboro College. Click to read [...]
The New Yorker Magazine, July 2009
This 2009 feature article by Alex Ross is a detailed and personal account of what makes Marlboro “tick” by one of today’s most revered music critics and authors. The article can be read through the New Yorker’s digital subscription method, and a nice summary is posted on the author’s blog, www.therestisnoise.com.
The New Yorker Magazine, July 2009
This 2009 feature article by Alex Ross is a detailed and personal account of what makes Marlboro “tick” by one of today’s most revered music critics and authors. The article can be read through the New Yorker’s digital subscription method, and a nice summary is posted on the author’s blog, www.therestisnoise.com.
New York Times (1975)
A tribute article in the New York Times, celebrating 25 years of Marlboro Music.
Newsweek (1975)
An article celebrating 25 years of Marlboro Music in Newsweek Magazine. By Hubert Saal.
High Fidelity (1975)
An article about Marlboro by Judith Edwards that appeared in the 1975 edition of High Fidelity magazine.
Symphony Magazine (1990)
An article written by Richard Woodhams, principal oboist of the Philadelphia Orchestra, for Symphony Magazine. The article, entitled “Musicians at Play: A Marlboro Memoir”, recounts the history and influence of the festival from the perspective of an eminent orchestral musician.
Music at Marlboro (1970′s)
A profile of Marlboro in the early 1970′s by music writer Robert Jacobson.
Musical America (1977)
This article focuses on the Musicians from Marlboro touring program.
Brattleboro Reformer (1950)
This article, published in the local Brattleboro Reformer in 1950, announced what would become the Marlboro Music Festival. The Serkin and Busch families had settled in nearby Guilford, Vermont and lured the Moyse family to emigrate to the United States with the promise of teaching positions at the newly formed Marlboro College. Click to read [...]
