Career as a Conductor
Kate Molleson explores Tania Le贸n's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career, with the composer in interview.
Kate Molleson explores Tania Le贸n's journey as a conductor alongside her composing career, with the composer in interview. They discuss Le贸n's experience of learning conducting from Leonard Bernstein, her own experience of teaching students today, and what it was like returning to Cuba to conduct her music.
Rond贸 a la Criolla
Adam Kent, piano
Alma
Maraya Martin, flute
Colette Valentine, piano
Inura (Understanding)
Son Sonora Voices
DanceBrazil Percussion
Son Sonora Ensemble
Tania Le贸n, conductor
A tres voces
TriOlogie String Trio
叠补颈濒补谤铆苍
David Starobin, guitar
Pasajes
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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