Kazem Abdullah: Conducting Change in Classical Music

Kazem Abdullah: Conducting Change in Classical Music

From This Being Human by Aga Khan Museum & The Walrus Lab

August 27, 2024 · 33 min · Season 4 · Episode 13

About this episode

This episode explores the life and career of conductor Kazem Abdullah, highlighting his achievements and contributions to classical and contemporary music.

In this episode, we delve into the life and career of Kazem Abdullah, exploring his path from a clarinetist to a prominent conductor. We will discuss his notable achievements, including his tenure as Generalmusikdirektor in Aachen, Germany, and his pioneering work in bringing contemporary and diverse repertoires to traditional concert halls. Kazem's work with American operas and his efforts to expand the American repertoire will be highlighted, showcasing his dedication to both classical and modern music. You can learn more about Kazem's work at kazemabdullah.com To fill out our listener survey, go to agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more, go to agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman The Museum wishes to thank Nadir and Shabin Mohamed for their founding support of  This Being Human . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Kazem Abdullah

Topics covered

  • classical music
  • conducting
  • contemporary music
  • diverse repertoires
  • American operas

Keywords

  • Kazem Abdullah
  • classical music
  • conductor
  • Aachen
  • American operas
  • contemporary music
  • diverse repertoires

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aga Khan Museum, The Walrus Lab, American operas

Books & works: kazemabdullah.com, agakhanmuseum.org/tbhsurvey, agakhanmuseum.org/thisbeinghuman

Places: Aachen, Germany

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