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.

Latest episodes of the podcast American Orchestra Forum: Talking About Orchestras (complete event videos)

• Talking About Community: Gustavo Dudamel, Keynote
• Talking About Community: Historical Context
• Talking About Community: Musicians’ Stories
• Talking About Community: Roundtable Discussion
• Talking About Creativity: Michael Tilson Thomas, keynote
• Talking About Creativity: The Composers
• Talking About Creativity: The Role of Technology
• Talking About Creativity: Roundtable Discussion
• Talking About Audiences: What the Research Shows
• Talking About Audiences: What Sports Can Teach Us
• Talking About Audiences: Roundtable Discussion
• Talking About Audiences: Alan Gilbert, keynote