Classical Crossroads: The Path Forward for Music in the 21st Century - Hardcover

by Leonard Slatkin (Author)

As the new millennium poses even greater challenges to the relevance of classical music, legendary maestro Leonard Slatkin reflects on the modern evolution of the art form and offers his ideas to solve pressing issues faced by both music lovers and musicians alike. If there was ever a time for change in the industry, it is now.

Author Biography

Internationally acclaimed conductor Leonard Slatkin is music director laureate of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, directeur musical honoraire of the Orchestre National de Lyon, and conductor laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. He maintains a rigorous schedule of guest conducting and is active as a composer, author, and educator. A six-time Grammy winner, Slatkin is a recipient of the National Medal of Arts and holds the rank of Chevalier in the French Legion of Honor. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife, composer Cindy McTee.