Carnegie Hall's Clive Gillinson on the National Youth Orchestra and London Symphony Orchestra

Описание: Executive and Artistic Director of ‪@carnegiehall‬ Clive Gillinson credits his previous career as a young cellist with the ‪@LondonSymphonyOrch‬ for shaping his creative approach to managing the world's most iconic concert hall. Clive sits down with David to discuss his kinship with musicians, how he became an arts administrator by mistake, and the secret to raising money. Reflecting on his early days as a musician, our guest shares why he was kicked out of the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain the influence of his mother, and advice for young musicians.

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