Alan Gilbert, Music Director, New York Philharmonic, in conversation with Matthew VanBesien, Executive Director, New York Philharmonic, exploring challenges and opportunities for engaging new audiences for orchestral concerts. Recorded in San Francisco, May 13, 2012.

American Orchestra Forum: Talking About Orchestras (complete event videos)

Talking About Audiences: Alan Gilbert, keynote

Leaders and scholars from the classical music field and beyond, gathered in San Francisco in 2011-2012 to discuss the many issues facing American orchestras in the 21st century. These videos present the live events in their entirety. The American Orchestra Forum is a major initiative of the San Francisco Symphony’s 2011-2012 centennial season.