American Orchestra Forum: Music Directors Speak Out

The leaders of America’s top orchestras talk about the many opportunities – and challenges – facing orchestras in the 21st century. These video compilations are taken from live and behind-the-scenes interviews. The American Orchestra Forum is a major initiative of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2011-2012 centennial season.

  • 2 minutes 51 seconds
    Franz Welser-Möst on Audiences
    Welser-Möst speaks candidly of the changes that will be needed for The Cleveland Orchestra, and others, to find and connect with new audiences.
    1 September 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 34 seconds
    Yannick Nézet-Séguin on Audiences
    The new music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra sees a history of innovation in how the orchestra connects to its audiences.
    1 August 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 42 seconds
    Yannick Nézet-Séguin on Community
    Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the new music director of The Philadelphia Orchestra, reflects on the special relationship of his storied orchestra with its own city, and his own place in its next chapter.
    1 July 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 24 seconds
    Alan on Audiences
    Sometimes the best way to connect to today’s busy, multi-tasking people is to slow down. New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan reflects on the many ways in which live orchestral music fits right into 21st century life.
    1 June 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 38 seconds
    Alan on Community
    Alan , the first native New Yorker to lead the New York Philharmonic, shares his thoughts on his orchestra’s special relationship with New York and its citizens.
    1 May 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 23 seconds
    Gustavo Dudamel on Community
    Gustavo Dudamel has traveled far, from his childhood introduction to music in Venezuela’s El Sistema program to becoming music director of the LA Philharmonic. Dudamel shares stories and insights into the power of music to generate personal and social change.
    1 April 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 2 minutes 51 seconds
    Michael Tilson Thomas on Audiences
    Michael Tilson Thomas shares stories on how he has explored new possibilities for orchestras and audiences at the New World Symphony in Miami, and expanded on those concepts in San Francisco and beyond.
    1 March 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 5 minutes 3 seconds
    Michael Tilson Thomas on Creativity
    One of America’s most forward-looking conductors shares his candid thoughts on the creative process, the power of music, and the amazing collaborations that create live classical music experiences for today.
    1 February 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 30 seconds
    Music Directors Discuss Challenges and Opportunities
    What are the challenges and opportunities facing American orchestras? Where does the tradition and power of live orchestral music fit into 21st-century life? America’s leading conductors – Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustavo Dudamel, Alan and others – share their insights and inspirations.
    15 January 2012, 4:00 pm
  • 4 minutes 51 seconds
    Music Directors and the Orchestra
    What does it take for a conductor and orchestra to create musical magic together? Michael Tilson Thomas, Gustavo Dudamel, Charles Dutoit and other leaders of American orchestras share their opinions and insights.
    1 January 2012, 4:00 pm
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