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By, Dan Perttu


Please join me as I talk with Peter Bay, the Music Director of the Austin Symphony Orchestra as well as the conductor of the Arizona Philharmonic, about what inspires him in his work as a conductor. He has diverse musical interests and champions underperformed music. Among other things, we talk about how he programs orchestral music and balances performing the classics that audiences love with allowing lesser-heard voices to speak.



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By, Dan Perttu


Please join me as I talk with Paul Helfrich, Executive Director of the Orlando Philharmonic, about what inspires him about his work and how orchestras create a strong presence in their communities. We also take a deep dive into his thoughts on programming music by living composers.




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Updated: Aug 11


By, Dan Perttu


Please join me as I talk with Carl Topilow, Music Director of the Firelands Symphony and Founding Conductor of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, about the craft of conducting and what inspires him about his work. We also discuss his approach to working with living composers.




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