SLSO Principal Horn Roger Kaza joins Assistant Conductor Sam Hollister for an inside look at a vibrant program featuring Connesson, Khachaturian, and Stravinsky. Kaza reflects on approaching new music for the first time, revisits the magic and intensity of The Firebird, and shares what it feels like to anchor some of the score’s most iconic moments from the horn section. He also discusses the sense of transformation woven through all three works and offers insight into how his dual life as both performer and conductor shapes his artistic perspective.
