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Conductor Martin Kessler Authors "The Podium Papers"

Conductor Martin Kessler

Former Suburban Symphony Orchestra Music Director Martin Kessler chats with WCLV's Jacqueline Gerber about his new memoir, "The Podium Papers."  Many bold-faced musical names appear in his book, including Robert Shaw, whose technique he analyzes. He also answers the burning question: "Why do conductors wear black?"

 

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