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Keynote speaker Benjamin Zander has been the conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra since its formation in 1979. Mr. Zander, who was born and educated in England, began to compose at the age of nine. He studied with England's leading composer, Benjamin Britten, and his close associate Imogen Holst, daughter of Gustav Holst. At 15, Zander was invited to Florence to study with the great Spanish cello virtuoso Gaspar Cassad. For the next five years he traveled throughout Europe performing as a chamber musician. After earning a degree at University College in London he did graduate work at Harvard and in New York on a Harkness Fellowship. Since 1966 Mr. Zander has been on the faculty of the New England Conservatory of Music, where he teaches graduate courses in interpretation and chamber music, conducts the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, and regularly conducts the Conservatory's symphony orchestra. Mr. Zander is also the artistic director . . . |
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Speech Topics |
Celebrity, Change, Leadership, Teambuilding | |
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Massachusetts | |
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Over $50,000 | |
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Orchestrating Team Excellence Change |
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