The Muse in Music - Anthony LaGruth on Bringing the Promise of the Musical Score to Life

By, Dan Perttu

Anthony LaGruth reflects on how his early life as a trumpeter and aspiring composer led him toward conducting—and toward the collaborative act of turning notation into living music. He discusses enduring inspiration from composers such as Mahler, Shostakovich, and Tchaikovsky, while making a strong case for conductors’ close, practical collaboration with living composers. LaGruth also considers how programming, accessible audience communication, and emotionally communicative new music can invite listeners more deeply into orchestral life. Ultimately, he argues for the irreplaceable power of live performance as a shared communal experience.

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