Atenea Americana - By Stanford Hispanic Broadcasting

This week we are talking about The Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus. For that, we will be talking with Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner, who will be telling us about his next project, seven years in the making, a concert compiling music composed by prisoners during the Holocaust and the stories behind them. The Symphony Orchestra’s main mission is to use classical music to build community. They provide access to high-quality concert programming and music education for a diverse public and students of all ages. The orchestra and choir draw diverse audiences under the baton of Maestro Urs Leonhardt Steiner; in the Bay Area, amateur and professional singers, musicians, and composers perform side-by-side in works ranging from the classics to contemporary compositions. This results in a dynamic artistic, educational experience that supports deep participation in the performing arts and builds a close-knit musical community. For this presentation, The Golden Gate Symphony Orchestra & Chorus, in collaboration wi