Career as a Conductor
Kate Molleson explores Tania León's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career, with the composer in interview.
Kate Molleson explores Tania León's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career, with the composer in interview. They discuss León's experience of learning conducting from Leonard Bernstein, her own experience of teaching students today, and what it was like returning to Cuba to conduct her music.
Rondó a la Criolla
Adam Kent, piano
Alma
Maraya Martin, flute
Colette Valentine, piano
Inura (Understanding)
Son Sonora Voices
DanceBrazil Percussion
Son Sonora Ensemble
Tania León, conductor
A tres voces
TriOlogie String Trio
Bailarín
David Starobin, guitar
Pasajes
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Edward Gardner, conductor
Produced by Luke Whitlock
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