Systems thinking for a symphony of a thousand
Exploring group dynamics when the Los Angeles Philharmonic mounts the rarely-performed Gustav Mahler’s 8th Symphony with 1000+ musicians.
Mahler 8th: Symphony of a Thousand
Client: All Saints Church Music
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 · Topics: music, transformation
Gustavo Dudamel, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, is conducting a performance of Mahler’s 8th Symphony with 1000+ musicians. · Read more →
Setting the stage for the Mahler 8th: Symphony of a Thousand
Friday, January 27, 2012 · Topics: classical-music, collaboration, music
The stage at Walt Disney Concert Hall usually holds around 100 musicians. It can handle a lot more. Here’s how the crew makes it happen for a combined LA Philharmonic/Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela rehearsal of over 300 musicians. There’s far more to setting the stage than simply throwing up a few music stands and some extra chairs. · Watch video →
Do you see the music?
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 · Topics: leadership, music, visualization
Los Angeles Philharmonic music director Gustavo Dudamel talks about how he’s able to conduct from memory and without a score. · Watch video →
