Robert Spano, the musical director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, is set to retire in the coming years. The 2020-21 season will be his final curtain call. But not before leaving classical music lovers with something beautiful and melodic to remember. Although a man known for championing contemporary composers, he is also grounded in the classics. AJC features reporter Bo Emerson has a revealing interview with the music conductor whose career has spanned more than three decades. Plus, host Shane Harrison shares things to do in Atlanta during the next 10 days, including the Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw.

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