Guest Joseph Marcheso was six or seven years old when he found out that being an opera conductor was something someone could do. From that moment, he knew he wanted to be one. So going to an Ivy League school was somewhat of an insurance policy in case he decided to let go of his dream. When his dream didn’t change, it became a bit of a liability as it disconnected him from the musical world for a number of years.

Through persistence, he built the connections and skills that he needed by conducting at a smaller theater in New York and then participating in a master’s program in San Francisco. When he got the opportunity to conduct at Opera San José Opera he realized that he’d found the type of place he could call home. With that came the realization of other dreams that seemed even less likely to come true.

In this episode, find out from Joe how matching your value to someone else’s needs and vice versa can keep you content if you let it…on Roads Taken with Leslie Jennings Rowley.

About This Episode’s Guest

Maestro Joseph Marcheso is a world-class conductor most recognized for his affiliation with Opera San José, where he has served as Music Director since 2014. He has also been a member of the conducting staff at San Francisco Opera and boasts an extensive and impressive repertoire of over 60 operas. Though he still travels to many of the world’s opera houses, he lives in Berkeley, California, with his husband and their young son. Find out more about his latest musical adventures at josephmarcheso.com.

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Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

Email the show at [email protected]

Find more episodes at https://roadstakenshow.com

Executive Producer/Host: Leslie Jennings Rowley

Music: Brian Burrows

Email the show at [email protected]