{"id":5637,"date":"2010-01-14T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2010-01-14T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lbpost.com\/articles\/life\/podcast-symphony-director-discusses-power-of-music\/"},"modified":"2010-01-14T18:30:00","modified_gmt":"2010-01-14T18:30:00","slug":"podcast-symphony-director-discusses-power-of-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lbpost.com\/esd\/hi-lo\/podcast-symphony-director-discusses-power-of-music","title":{"rendered":"Podcast: Symphony Director Discusses Power Of Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"\"When I sat down to speak with Enrique Arturo Diemecke<\/a>, I had some idea that the Long Beach Symphony Orchestra<\/a> was in trouble. There had been rumors, and the occasional press release, hinting at real problems, and few solutions. Still, my intention was to speak with Maestro Diemecke about music.<\/p>\n

Although incredibly active, leading 3 orchestras, and guest conducting around the world, his whole being radiated a deep and abiding love of music. As we talked about the opportunities and challenges of being a 21st Century conductor, I found myself amazed at his energy and enthusiasm, despite having flown in from Holland the day before.<\/p>\n

In the conversation, he talks of his childhood, his many travels, and his love of Mahler. The recording is just a bit more than 45 minutes.<\/p>\n