An interview with Meredith Snow, violist in the Los Angeles Philharmonic and chair of ICSOM (International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians). We discuss the LA Phil's ascendancy and cultural impact, the changing priorities of classical music institutions, and the importance of organized labor.

Highlights

• Success and economic prosperity - 7:15
• We have to revitalize ourselves - 14:49
• Have real-measuring impact - 15:54
• Teaching teachers how to teach - 17:07
• We have to diversify the music we play - 22:32
• Being better musicians - 25:01
• Change your mind - 31:39
• Institutions will need to change themselves - 37:45
• Perfecting the process of auditioning - 48:12
• The benefits of flexibility - 50:51
• What does our community really want - 57:57
• Taking a leadership role - 1:08:43
• Our business has to change - 1:13:13

Episode Resources

• Connect with Robert Hunt Simonds:
• roberthuntsimonds@gmail.com
• http://roberthuntsimonds.com/
• http://craigwagnermusic.blogspot.com
• Connect with Meredith Snow:
• Bio: https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/artists/4933/meredith-snow
• LA Phil: https://www.laphil.com
• ICSOM: https://www.icsom.org
• Mistrust: Why Losing Faith in Institutions Provides the Tools to Transform Them; by Ethan Zuckerman-- https://wwnorton.com/books/9781324002604