What does classical music have to offer the modern world? with Alexi Kenney - a podcast by Daniel Cho

Violinist Alexi Kenney has been called, "a talent to watch" by The New York Times and is the definition of a multi-faceted and whole musician. He has appeared as a soloist with orchestras all over the world, including the Indianapolis Symphony, Detroit Symphony, St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra in Switzerland. He has served as guest concertmaster of Pittsburgh Symphony and Mahler Chamber Orchestra and has participated as a chamber musician in festivals such as Marlboro, Yellow Barn, and Ravinia. 

Alexi and I discuss the question: What does classical music have to offer the modern world? We dive into what life skills we gleaned from our early music training, the conservatism of arts organization, if music schools prepare students for a career in music, and the meaning of tradition. 

You can find out more about Alexi at his website, alexikenney.com, or on Instagram @alexikenney. 

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