What role does empathy play in your life? For Lina González-Granados, it’s a core value for daily living, as well as a musical superpower that’s been instilled in her artistic practice by more than one mentor.

On this episode of the HearTOGETHER Podcast, conductor Lina González-Granados joins host Tori Marchiony for a heartfelt interview about what it took to follow her dreams across the world, her status as a high-profile Latina in classical music, and how the pandemic has shifted her priorities.

Music in this episode is from The Philadelphia Orchestra, 2021-22 (122nd Season), non-subscription concert #6
Lina Gonzalez-Granados, conductor
Branford Marsalis, saxophone
Dvořák: Serenade in D minor, Op. 44, for winds, cello, and double bass 
Glazunov: Concerto in E-flat major for Saxophone and String Orchestra, Op. 109 (13')
Villa-Lobos: Fantasia, for saxophone and orchestra (14')

Mixed by Teng Chen
Editorial Council, Tim German & Noel Dior

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.