Episode 30: Musical Connections
In this episode of 'Living Well into the Future,' host Julie B. Adler explores how people across generations connect and collaborate through music. Featuring insights from Bonnie Bewick Brown, first violinist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Daniel Anastasio, Artistic Director of multiple music organizations; and Ryan Laboy, singer and choral conductor. The discussion highlights how music fosters communal bonds, supports collaborative efforts among artists, and strengthens cultural identities, from local initiatives to the historic Estonian singing revolution. Listeners will discover the vital role music plays in bringing people together and inspiring collective harmony.
00:00 Introduction and Show Overview
01:21 Meet the Host and Today's Topic
02:50 Guest Introduction: Bonnie Bewick Brown
Boston Symphony Orchestra: www.bso.org
frame-music.com
04:01 The Magic of Music: Insights from Bonnie Bewick Brown
05:55 Conductors and Their Influence
14:54 Child's Play and Musical Arrangements
Childsplay: A Story of Fiddles, Fiddlers and a fiddlemaker
22:13 Transition to Daniel Anastasio
22:51 Daniel Anastasio on Artistic Direction
San Antonio Chamber Music Society
27:59 Connecting with the Audience
28:48 Importance of Public Speaking in Music
29:22 Making Classical Music Accessible
30:03 Programming for Cultural Relevance
32:02 Sustainability of Free Concerts
34:19 Unheard-of Ensemble's Community Impact
36:41 San Antonio Chamber Music Society
40:21 The Singing Revolution in Estonia
45:46 Music as a Tool for Social Cohesion
50:05 Challenges of Social Capital in Diverse Societies
52:55 Conclusion and Final Thoughts