VIDEO: Benjamin Zander: The transformative power of classical music

Sunday, October 26, 20143:51 PM(View: 10304)
VIDEO: Benjamin Zander: The transformative power of classical music
This is a powerful and entertaining talk about how and why classical music is for everyone.

"Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it -- and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections."


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