music empowers people: music not only mirrors society but also has the power to change it. the power of music, very strongly felt in a brief moment of silence, a magical moment, going from Ives’ Unanswered Question straight into Beethoven 9. no pause, no clapping, just the question silently hanging in the air and Beethoven giving us the answer
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sharing the stage with my childhood hero Itzhak Perlman was a dream come true. with all his humanity, warmth, sensitivity, humor and exceptional artistry it was a unique experience for Vancouver and myself that we are all very grateful for. (notice the placing of my baton in the last pic)
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Stage Director Jorinde Keesmaat on one of my top ten favorite scores: Ravel L’Enfant et les Sortilèges
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Thank you Vancouver for the warmest welcome possible! The past two weeks have been such an exciting experience for me. The days and nights filled with the best music, world class artists and experiencing the famous Vancouver magic when the sun comes out
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