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Conductor Benjamin Zander is the musical director of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra with which, he has recorded several acclaimed interpretations of Gustav Mahler's compositions.
Zander is perhaps better known for his lectures on leadership. He has been a keynote speaker at the World Economic Forum on four occasions, and he was given the "Caring Citizen of the Humanities" Award in 2002 by the International Council for Caring Communities. Zander was a featured speaker at TED 2008.
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Fast Facts
- Born: March 9, 1939
- Origin: Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England
- Active: 1953 - Present
- Occupation: Conductor
- Plays the cello
- 1964: Graduated University of London
- Postgraduate work at Harvard University
- 1967: Join New England Conservatory
- 1979: Became director of Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
- Lives in Boston, Massachusetts
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Honors and Awards
In 2004, German Record Critic's Award Association gave Zander's recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 3 the Critic's Choice Award. Zander's recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 9 was nominated for a Grammy Award. Leeds Metropolitan University awarded Zander with an Honorary Doctorate on July 19, 2006. -
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Benjamin Zander fala sobre música e paixão...: Benjamin Zander é um maestro inglês e diretor de música da Orque.. http://bit.ly/4g3IR8
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Benjamin Zander on music and passion | Video on TED.com: http://bit.ly/r7DKU via @addthis
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Ja he acabat la traducció al català de la xerrada TED d'en Benjamin Zander sobre música i passió http://bit.ly/34G9s2
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A leader creates the environment in which others can succeed. ~ Benjamin Zander
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RT @diegosilverio Musica e paixão.. Benjamin Zander http://bit.ly/oEhI0
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Mahler: Symphony No. 9 / Zander, Philharmonia Orchestra - $17.98
Mahler's Ninth is the epitome of his symphonic writing. It is in four movements: a 30-minute, discursive but highly polyphonic treatment of several extended melodies and striking rhythmic motives; a 15-minute dance-like movement with three ...
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Mahler: Symphony No. 9 Philharmonia Orch/Benjamin Zander (Telarc 3CD-80527).(Review) (sound recording review): An article from: Sensible Sound - $5.95
This digital document is an article from Sensible Sound, published by Sensible Sound on August 1, 1999. The length of the article is 432 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTM...
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The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life - $15.00
Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experi...
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