A candid conversation between host Khadija Mbowe and 23-year-old Detroit Symphony Orchestra assistant conductor, Na'Zir McFadden. You'll hear about his collaborative conducting style, day-in-the-life, and deep Philly roots.   


Music from this episode:

STRAUSS, Also sprach Zarathustra, Op. 30 (Opening), Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Na’Zir McFadden, conductor.

COLRIDGE-TAYLOR,  African Suite: Danse Nègre, Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra, Na’Zir McFadden, conductor.

HOLST, The Planets, Op. 32, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Na’Zir McFadden, conductor.


Links from this episode:

Nazir McFadden's Website: https://www.nazirmcfadden.com/

What is "The Hive"?: https://music.fandom.com/wiki/Bey_Hive

Detroit Symphony Youth Orchestra: https://www.dso.org/community-and-learning/wu-family-academy/civic-youth-ensembles/civic-youth-ensembles

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.