Carl Ellenberger is a man of boundless curiosity and equal energy. A retired neurologist, he founded the Mount Gretna music festival, which is now a year-round series of diverse concerts featuring world-class musicians. Until very recently, Dr. Ellenberger made at least cameo appearances playing the flute, holding his own with performers whose life’s work is their instrument. His latest project is a book about the interactions between music and the brain; the ability beautifully is another skill he picked up as part of his neurology training.
Despite all of his accomplishments, Carl remains humble. He may have doubts about whether or not he has made enough of a difference, but I don’t. I’m sure that anyone who has attended a concert at Mount Gretna agrees with me.