An interview with Bharat Chandra, principal clarinetist of the Sarasota Orchestra, the Nordic Symphony in Estonia, and the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music in California. We discuss the state of the music business during COVID-19, its impact on artists and institutions, and the potential for a rejuvenation going forward.

Highlights

• His experience in the Sarasota Orchestra - 9:52
• The Orchestra's project - 12:21
• A broadcasting Orchestra - 14:53
• Creating a safe environment - 18:18
• The goal of connecting with audiences - 25:45
• The Covid situation for orchestras - 29:16
• Talking about post-COVID - 32:51
• Streaming as a tool - 37:33
• Examples to younger people - 53:28
• It is all about communication - 55:48
• A recommendation for listeners - 1:13:52

Episode Resources

• Connect with Robert Hunt Simonds:
• [email protected]
• http://roberthuntsimonds.com/
• http://craigwagnermusic.blogspot.com
• Connect with Bharat Chandra:
• Bharat's bio: http://www.bharatchandra.info
• Bharat's recommendation: "Caste" by Isabel Wilkerson: https://www.amazon.com/Caste-Origins-Discontents-Isabel-Wilkerson/dp/0593230256/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=caste&qid=1602864856&sr=8-2
• Public Value by Mark H. Moore: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Public-Value-Management-Government/dp/0674175581/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=public+value+moore&qid=1602864951&s=books&sr=1-1