Description

What does it take for a 120-year old institution to change? President and CEO of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Matías Tarnopolsky, is determined to find out.

In this episode,  hear the veteran arts administrator reflect on the hectic year that saw concert halls close, but made hearts and minds open in new ways. In this candid conversation with host Tori Marchiony, Matías talks about why institutions like his can't sidestep social issues, what blind auditions miss, and the "universal values" that drive him.

Music in this episode: 

• PRICE Piano Concerto in One Movement, Michelle Cann & The Philadelphia Orchestra
• MONTGOMERY Starburst—First Philadelphia Orchestra Performance
• Various Sermon, Davóne Tines
•   III. “You Want the Truth, but You Don’t Want to Know,” from X: The Life and
•   Times of Malcolm X, by Anthony Davis 
• MARSALIS Improvisation

Thanks to 
Noel Dior & Tim German, Editorial Council 
Teng Chen, Audio Engineer 

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.