Benjamin Zander
Benjamin Zander
“The Art of Possibility”
By: Gracee Arthur
The 2010 Sotheby’s International Realty “Global Networking Event” took place this month in the beautifully renovated city of San Diego. I look forward to this event each year as an opportunity to connect with top estate agents from across the country and the world to exchange information on the current state of their real estate markets. This year most markets are beginning to show signs of improvement and the mood was up beat. The opening speaker for these 3 days of educational seminars was the renowned conductor of the Boston Philharmonic, Benjamin Zander the most extraordinary, infectious speaker who radiates joy, light and hope from every pore of his being.
The Conductor of the Philharmonic since 1979 Mr. Zander travels the world lecturing on leadership and encouraging musicians to find their inner muse. Along with his wife Rosamund Zander he co-authored the best selling book “The Art of Possibilities.” When he was just nine Benjamin Britten, England’s leading composer took him under his wing and invited Benjamin and his family to spend three summers at his home in Suffolk. A cellist, Mr. Zander studied with the great Spanish cello Gaspar Cassado virtuoso for five years. Later he joined the faculty of the New England Conservatory where he still teaches interpretation class. He also conducts the Youth Philharmonic orchestra.
Resume aside, the man is the most magnetic presence I have ever experienced, whether he is jumping enthusiastically around the room displaying his pure joy in life and music or sharing his insights into human nature, he is simultaneously intimate and larger than life. The audience was captivated when he took some cultivated non- professional musicians and inspired new joy in their performances in a matter of moments. We all shared the “aha” moment as if it were our own! More astonishingly we all left the auditorium bathed in the light, joy and ethereal vapors of Benjamin Zander which refuse to dissipate with time!
Watch Benjamin Zander’s featured interview on 60 minutes and capture the experience as it illuminates from the screen!
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Gracee, what a great post. Of course, I was present during the Zander presentation at the annual Sotheby’s International Realty networking conference in San Diego. He made a great impression on everyone in the room. It was definately time will spent. Thanks for sharing with everyone.
Best,
Roger