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Cat Links Conducting Electricty, Jacksonville Symphony, New York Philharmonic

Around the world in thirty days

Posted on Courtney Lewis

Conductors lead busy lives, travelling between different cities and orchestras. I’ve enjoyed writing about the inner workings of the Jacksonville Symphony, but of course, that accounts for only half of what I do each season. The rest of the time is taken up with guest conducting, and my other job as assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic. April was an especially exciting and busy month, and as I sit in the airport lounge at JFK waiting for a flight, I’m genuinely relieved it went as smoothly as it did. My schedule is usually set about 18 months in advance, and the last few weeks been at the back of my mind for a long time. So, here’s how they turned out. April 1-3. Concerts

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Cat Links Conducting Electricity, Jacksonville Symphony

Symphony in 60 and Sibelius Symphony No. 2

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This Thursday sees the second instalment of our new concert series, Symphony in 60. Over the last season, we’ve been experimenting with new ways of presenting music with the hope of reaching new listeners and inspiring music-lovers. For many people with families or busy workdays, a concert at 8.00pm doesn’t work, so we’ve set up Sunday matinees at 3, and Symphony in 60, which begins at 6. Although we come to the orchestra to hear music, concerts also provide a great opportunity to socialize and meet new people. Symphony in 60 begins with a happy hour at 5pm. Come right after work and mingle with fellow Jacksonvillians over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the concert. Symphonic music can often be baffling to newcomers. Each Symphony

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