Henry Fogel, Shepherding American Orchestras

On this episode of One Symphony, conductor Devin Patrick Hughes interviews Henry Fogel, a prominent figure in the orchestral music field. Fogel discusses his early life in music, his exciting journey in radio, and his passion for making symphonic music more accessible. They also delve into Fogel's contribution to orchestras as a director and a manager. From his beginnings in a home where Broadway musicals were the high end of musical taste, to his rise as a key figure in the world of orchestral music, Fogel’s insights on board members and anecdotes about conductors provide a unique window into the business side of the symphony orchestra.

Henry Fogel has served as President and CEO of the League of American Orchestras, where he significantly impacted the orchestral landscape by supporting and consulting with over 190 orchestras during his tenure. His leadership as President of the Chicago Symphony for 18 years saw substantial growth in the organization's endowment and community engagement efforts. Henry’s extensive career also includes leadership positions at the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C., and the New York Philharmonic. He is actively involved in various nonprofit boards and serves as Chair of the Chicago Classical Music Recording Foundation. Henry’s contributions to the American symphonic landscape have been recognized through honorary doctorate degrees and many awards, including the League of American Orchestras' Gold Baton Award. Beyond his professional achievements, Fogel is an accomplished narrator and producer, sharing his passion for classical music over the radio waves for 5 decades. Henry enjoys spending time with his children, grandchildren, and pursuing his interest in Chinese cuisine.

 

Thank you for joining us on One Symphony. Thanks to Henry Fogel for sharing his wealth of wisdom.

Musical selections on this episode today include

 

Mass in B Minor, BWV 232: I. Kyrie: No. 1, Kyrie eleison I (Chorus)[Music Download]

From the album Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232

By: The Netherlands Bach Society & Jos van Veldhoven

 

Glagolitic Mass,

From the album Janáček: Glagolitic Mass - Martinů: Field Mass

By: Czech Philharmonic, Prague Philharmonic Choir, Václav Neumann, Josef Veselka, Jan Hora, Gabriela Beňačková, Věra Soukupová, František Livora, Karel Průša

 

Berwald: Symphony No. 4 in E flat major - I. Allegro risoluto[Music Download]

From the album Schubert: Symphony No.4 "Tragic" / Berwald: Symphonies Nos.3 "Singulière" & 4

By: Berliner Philharmoniker and Igor Markevitch

 

Symphony No. 9 in E-Flat Major, Op. 70: V. Allegretto[Music Download]

From the album Shostakovich: Symphony Nos. 5 & 9

By: Leonard Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic Orchestra

 

Corigliano: Symphony No. 1[Music Download]

Symphony No. 1: I. Apologue. Of Rage and Remembrance

By: Daniel Barenboim and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

 

Nielsen: Symphonies Nos. 3 & 5[Music Download]

Symphony No. 5, Op. 50, FS 97, CNW 29: I. Tempo giusto - Adagio

By: Leonard Bernstein and the Royal Danish Orchestra

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