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Episode 15: World Maestro with Colin O'Donohoe

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Colin O'Donohoe is a musician and composer who founded The Pangean Orchestra, an ensemble of performers and instruments from all over the world. He has performed in venues from Mongolia to Brazil, and from Turkey to Japan. Recognized as an outstanding composer, leader, performer and arts advocate through awards, commissions, and grants, Colin’s global impact has earned him the title of ‘World Maestro’. To add to the audaciousness of Colin’s work, he is also recognized as being legally blind. In this interview, Colin talks about: 

  • his musical background and upbringing and why music is his life 
  • his reasons for developing the concept of a world orchestra
  • the challenges involved in travelling, composing music and leading an orchestra with a visual impairment
  • the difference between internal and external fulfilment, and why having confidence in your abilities is crucial
  • the importance of being a perpetual student and never ceasing to learn
  • how to deal with the inner critic 

    • Colin’s website is www.worldmaestro.com

    The book mentioned in this episode is The War of Art by Steven Pressfield

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    Music: Pablito's Way by Paolo Pavan

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