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American Orchestra Forum - San Francisco Symphony

American Orchestra Forum - San Francisco Symphony

American Orchestra Forum

The San Francisco Symphony’s American Orchestra Forum brings together voices from diverse cultural perspectives and the general public to explore the 21st-century American orchestra. Topics include how orchestras connect with their communities; how orchestras balance creativity and innovation with artistic traditions and practices; and what orchestras can learn about changing audience patterns and engagement strategies from looking outside their own industry.

10 - Chapter One: Historic Context of the American Orchestra
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  • 10 - Chapter One: Historic Context of the American Orchestra

    Chapter One addresses the historical and cultural roots of American orchestras and how those traditions impact and inform an orchestra’s place in the contemporary American community. Featuring content from the October 23, 2011 public Forum event during the Los Angeles Philharmonic residency and a backstage interview with Alan Gilbert, Music Director of the New York Philharmonic.

    Thu, 16 Feb 2012 - 13min
  • 9 - Chapter Two: Personal Stories

    The second chapter in our podcast series is about personal stories, those intimate connections between a student and a teacher that, like a pebble in a pond, send waves radiating outward. Few stories are more compelling or influential than that of Gustavo Dudamel, the Venezuelan-born conductor—and now Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic—-who found his own pebble-in-the-pond experience in his home country’s visionary music education and social program, El Sistema.

    Tue, 21 Feb 2012 - 15min
  • 8 - Chapter Three: Considering Technology

    No conversation about music—-about any art form, for that matter—-gets very far these days without addressing the impact, potential and pitfalls of technology. From high-definition broadcasts of live performances, to an audience tuned in to Facebook, Twitter and other social media, classical music must find its place in an increasingly digital community. This podcast was developed from our October 23, 2011 public Forum.

    Thu, 23 Feb 2012 - 11min
  • 7 - Chapter Four: The World Has Changed

    No orchestra, large or small, ever has a settled relationship with its community. It’s always a thing in flux, dynamic, fluid, fragile and complex. This podcast was developed from our behind-the-scenes conversations with leaders from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

    Wed, 04 Apr 2012 - 17min
  • 6 - Chapter Five: Orchestral Creativity, on the Stage

    Where does the marvel of musical creativity come from and how does it work? This podcast examines the ways in which creativity can flourish, or falter, in the symphony orchestra hall. Drawn from the March 2012 public Forum, participants include Michael Tilson Thomas, John Adams and Mason Bates.

    Wed, 23 May 2012 - 20min
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