Charles Hazlewood
Conductor & Music Producer | Passion for Empowering Artists
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Charles Hazlewood is a celebrated conductor and music producer who has worked extensively in film, television, and live performance. As the founder of the acclaimed British ensemble Army of Generals, he has conducted orchestras around the world, from the BBC Concert Orchestra to the Philharmonia.
Hazlewood's passion for empowering emerging artists shines through his role as Artistic Director of the Paraorchestra, the world's first large-scale ensemble for disabled musicians. His TED Talks have inspired audiences with his insights on harnessing creativity and achieving ambitious goals.
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Trusting the ensemble
Conductor Charles Hazlewood talks about the role of trust in musical leadership -- then shows how it works, as he conducts the Scottish Ensemble onstage. He also shares clips from two musical projects: the opera "U-Carmen eKhayelitsha" and the ParaOrchestra.
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