What It Means to Lead an Orchestra Today
When people think about conducting, they often imagine control – a person standing on the podium, shaping the music with clear authority. While there is truth in that image, I have come to understand that leading an orchestra today is much more complex. It is not about control, but rather, it is about listening, trust, […]
Conducting, Teaching, and Learning in Italy: A New Chapter at ASMI
This summer marks a meaningful new chapter in my journey as a conductor and educator. I have recently been appointed Orchestra Conductor and conducting faculty member at the Altschuler Summer Music Institute in Italy. It is both an honor and a responsibility to step into this role, succeeding Maestro David Lockington, and to contribute to […]
Building Sustainable Careers in Contemporary Classical Music
When people think about a career in classical music, they often imagine the artistic side first. They think about rehearsals, performances, creative breakthroughs, and maybe even standing ovations. All of that is meaningful. But what I have learned over the years is that building a sustainable career in contemporary classical music requires more than artistic […]
The Art of Teaching Conducting
Teaching conducting has always been as much about philosophy as it is about technique. When I guide a student onto the podium, I am not only passing on the skills of beat patterns or cueing. I am sharing a lineage of musical thought, stretching back through my teacher Emilio Pomarico to Sergiu Celibidache, one of […]
The Influence of Conducting Philosophy on Modern Performance
When I reflect on my journey as a conductor, I am constantly reminded of the lessons I inherited from my teacher, Emilio Pomarico, who studied directly with Sergiu Celibidache. Celibidache was a conductor renowned for his transcendental performances and his ability to communicate profound musical meaning. Pomarico passed on to me not just technical mastery, […]
The Future of Multimedia in Classical and Contemporary Music Performance
When I think about the future of music, what excites me most is the potential of multimedia to transform how we experience concerts. Music has always been about communication and connection, but today, thanks to technology, we can create experiences that engage audiences in ways that were impossible even a decade ago. For me, the […]
The Power of Collaboration in Music
Music has always been a collaborative art, but in today’s world, the opportunities for collaboration extend far beyond the musicians on stage. Working with composers, visual artists, and choreographers can transform a concert from a simple performance into a fully immersive experience. For me, this kind of collaboration is at the heart of what makes […]