Beauty At Work
Beauty at Work expands our understanding of beauty: what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Sociologist Brandon Vaidyanathan interviews scientists, artists, entrepreneurs, and leaders across diverse fields to reveal new insights into how beauty shapes our brains, behaviors, organizations, and societies--for good and for ill. Learn how to harness the power of beauty in your life and work, while avoiding its pitfalls.
Beauty At Work
Orchestrating Beauty with Timothy Myers
Timothy Myers is one of America’s most versatile and innovative conductors. He is a frequent collaborator with leading opera companies and orchestras, and serves as the Sarah and Ernest Butler Music Director at Austin Opera where, in addition to leading performances, he participates in the artistic strategy and development of the Company. He is also the Music Director of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, one of the world’s most prestigious ensembles for early-career classical musicians. A leading voice on the topics of leadership and innovation, Tim has made recent speaking appearances at the SXSW Festival, Harvard Business School, The University of Texas at Austin, and Miami Dade College. Tim is also the host of the Listening on Purpose podcast.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Growing up as a young musician in Kansas
- Varieties of beauty in classical music
- How live music is the antidote to modern entertainment
- The beauty of a shared experience with others
- Tim’s journey to becoming a professional conductor
- Honoring tradition and embracing innovation in music
- What is the role of a conductor?
- What leadership lessons can we learn from orchestras?
- How to learn to appreciate classical music
To learn more about Tim’s work, you can find him at:
- Website: https://timothymyers.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/motmyers/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/timothymyersconductor
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@timothymyers
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/motmyers