One of the foremost conductors of our time, Marin Alsop is a powerful and inspiring voice. Convinced that music has the power to change lives, she is internationally recognized for her innovative approach to programming and audience development, deep commitment to education, and championing of music’s importance in the world. The first woman to serve as the head of major orchestras in the United States, South America, Austria, and Great Britain, she is, as the New York Times put it, not only “a formidable musician and a powerful communicator” but also “a conductor with a vision.”
Alsop returns to SPAC for the first time since 2017 to lead the Philadelphia Orchestra in the first 3 concerts of their summer residency. We spoke with Alsop about those concerts, her path to conducting and more.
Tchaikovsky Spectacular
Wednesday, August 6 @ 7:30
w/ Hai-Ye Ni, cello
The Planets
Thursday, August 7 @ 7:30
w/ Randall Goosby, violin
Gershwin & Bernstein
Friday, August 8 @ 7:30
w/ Clayton Stephenson, piano
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