Ben Zander

Ben Zander

Music Conductor


Boston Philharmonic

Boston, MA USA


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By Roadtrip Nation

Ben Zander

Milestones

My road in life has been direct.
Wrote his first compositions when he was nine years old; his mother entered them into his town's annual art festival.
One of the festival judges said his compositions were so bad, he should never write music again.
Undeterred, his mother sent the music to renowned composer Benjamin Britten, who invited Zander to come study with him.
Studied cello; at age 12, was youngest member of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain.
After taking five years off and traveling Europe as a "vagabond," returned to university, studied literature.
Came to the U.S. to do graduate work at Harvard and Brandeis Universities.
Conducts the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra.
Nominated for Grammy for "Best Orchestral Performance" in 2010.
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Career

Music Conductor

I'm passionate about classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it.

Career Roadmap

Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Music
Writing
Being Creative

Interviewed By

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The Open Road

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