Do you think of "doing the right thing" as fun and joyful? Lara Downes does.

In this episode of HearTOGETHER, pianist and podcast host (NPR's Amplify) Lara Downes joins host Tori Marchiony for an intimate conversation about growing up as an American abroad, exploring her identity through music, and expanding the cannon to create a more inclusive and vibrant future for concert music. You'll hear about her youth mentorship series, My Promise Project, her ambitious venture to create new recordings of works by Black composers, Rising Sun, and more. 

Music in this episode: 

• HOLIDAY, I Cover The Waterfront, Lara Downes (A Billie Holiday Songbook)
• GOLSON, On Gossamer Wings, Lara Downes (American Ballads)
• PRICE, Some of These Days, Lara Downes (Lara Downes And Friends)
•  STILL, Summerland, Lara Downes (The Bedtime Sessions)
• HOLT, Nora’s Dance, Lara Downes
• BLAKE, Love Will Find a Way, Lara Downes
  
  

Thanks to 
Noel Dior & Tim German, Editorial Council 
Teng Chen, Audio Engineer 

The Philadelphia Orchestra’s HearTOGETHER series is generously supported by lead corporate sponsor Accordant Advisors. Additional major support has been provided by the Otto Haas Charitable Trust.