Behind the Masterpiece takes you into the heart of Sarasota’s vibrant arts and culture scene, exploring the stories and passion behind the artists, musicians, and creative leaders shaping our community. In this episode, host Brian Hersh sits down with six-time Grammy Award-winning conductor and Music Director Designate of the Sarasota Orchestra, Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero.
They discuss his inspiring journey from Nicaragua to becoming a world-renowned conductor, his passion for mentoring the next generation of musicians, and his vision for making classical music accessible to all. Maestro Guerrero shares his insights on the transformative power of music education and how he plans to infuse Sarasota's rich artistic community with fresh ideas and energy.
Don’t miss this engaging conversation that bridges the gap between tradition and innovation in the world of classical music.
Presented by Visit Sarasota County. Listen now at sarasotapodcast.com.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Introducing Maestro Giancarlo Guerrero, Music Director Designate of Sarasota Orchestra
(00:45) What drew you to the Sarasota Orchestra?
(03:30) Conducting the Masterworks and commitment to contemporary music
(10:10) Going from percussionist to conductor
(14:00) Importance of music education
(19:20) Musical collaboration
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