Reinterpreting centuries-old classical music, marking up symphonies with notes on phrasing, and turning mid-performance disasters into unforgettable moments with Carlos Miguel Prieto, a music director and conductor. How do you get an orchestra to pick up the tempo? (Spoiler: Not by waving your hands faster.) And how does a performance of Beethoven’s Fifth sound different today from a century ago?
[buzzsprout episode=’18052496′ player=’true’]About What It’s Like to Be…
In each episode of What It’s Like to Be…, bestselling author Dan Heath speaks with someone about what it’s like to walk in their (work) shoes. Behavioral Scientist serves as a distribution partner with episodes released every other week. Learn more about the podcast’s mission of “slow curiosity” here, and head here to get Dan’s reflections on how the mission is going after a year of conversations.
The “Conductor” episode of What It’s Like To Be… featured Carlos Miguel Prieto. It was produced and edited by Matt Purdy. Copyright © 2025 by Dan Heath. All rights reserved.
The post What It’s Like to Be…a Conductor appeared first on Behavioral Scientist.