Happy Thanksgiving and welcome back to Part 2 of Season 4 Episode 6 with a guest, Maestro George Marriner Maull, who is the Artistic Director of the Discovery Orchestra, a groundbreaking NJ-based musical initiative focused on teaching listening skills and dedicated to transforming classical music experiences for general audiences through innovative engagement with classical masterpieces.

😁 In case you missed Part 1, please check it out HERE, where we discussed the following:

• The Discovery Orchestra's role, mission, and vision in a digital age.
• Addressing 21st-century audience needs in classical music
• Uncovering the art of teaching listening skills: specific methods employed to enrich listeners' experiences

And more!

To conclude this episode, in this 2nd latter portion of the episode, we focused on:

• From Passion to Purpose: Maestro George Marriner Maull's Journey into Classical Music, Education, and Conducting
• The relevance of classical music and ensuring the industry's vitality in our fast-paced society.
• Sustaining classical music's importance in today's rapidly changing world.

[Maestro George Marriner Maull]

Maestro Maull, a renowned educator, conductor, violist, and TV personality, has impacted classical music lovers nationwide. As the Artistic Director of The Discovery Orchestra and a three-time Emmy-nominated TV host, he has enlightened countless listeners, enriching their classical music experiences. His passion for classical music goes beyond podiums and lecture halls, captivating audiences as the host of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center's Classical Overtures and his biweekly radio show, Inside Music, on WWFM The Classical Network.

In his distinguished career as a conductor, he led orchestras like the Philharmonic Orchestra of New Jersey and Louisville Ballet, performing at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall. Maestro Maull is also a gifted violist, having played with renowned orchestras such as the American Symphony Orchestra. Trained in Philadelphia and mentored by Irving Segall of The Philadelphia Orchestra, he pursued advanced studies at the University of Louisville and The Juilliard School, solidifying his legacy as a multifaceted musical virtuoso.

• 🎶 To learn more about his remarkable musical career, please visit the Discovery Orchestra’s website
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