Judith LeClair is the principal bassoonist with the New York Philharmonic. This is a position she has held for 39 years! To accomplish your dream in life at age 23 is so rare these days. So on this episode we dive into her life, setting new dreams, and so much more. She is simply lovely. I hope you enjoy!

Episode Quotes:

1." The orchestra is better than it has ever been."

2. "The level keeps rising and I need to keep raising my level. I'm very excited about that."

3. "He (Jaap van Zweden) wants perfection. He gets perfection. Everybody is on their best behavior. You can hear a pin drop."

4. "My favorite thing to do was to go into the basement and spend hours a day practicing. I knew that I had to do that. That was my happy place."

5. "There has to be something more than this."

6. "If you love it, go for it."

7. "The world needs joy and music and people helping each other be better."

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