conductor John Mauceri on the art of listening to classical music (11/27/19)

Published: Nov. 29, 2019, 8 p.m.

Have you ever asked yourself “why should I listen to classical music?” or “how can I get the most from the listening experience?” In his book “For the Love of Music: A Conductor's Guide to the Art of Listening,” acclaimed maestro John Mauceri explores how to get the most out of experiencing classical music. A friend and protégé of Leonard Bernstein for 18 years and an eminent conductor who has toured and recorded all over the world, John Mauceri joins us for a look at the lost art of music appreciation in this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI.