What happens when a teenager becomes so obsessed with music that she sneaks into orchestra concerts just to experience it again?

In this unforgettable episode of Conversations with Rich Bennett, Rich talks with author, broadcaster, and music historian Nancy Shear about her remarkable memoir I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms. Nancy shares how a free ticket to the Philadelphia Orchestra changed the course of her life forever and led her into the inner world of legendary conductors, musicians, and orchestras.

From backstage adventures at the Academy of Music to working closely with the iconic Leopold Stokowski, Nancy opens up about the passion, beauty, pressure, and humanity behind classical music.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

•  How music became Nancy’s refuge and purpose 
•  What really happens behind the scenes of a world-class orchestra 
•  Why classical music still resonates emotionally today 
•  How orchestras unite people from every background 
•  Where beginners should start exploring classical music 

Whether you’re a lifelong music lover or someone who’s never attended a symphony, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, listen deeply, and rediscover the emotional power of music.

Get Nancy’s book: I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms (https://amzn.to/4wrhsAY)  

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