Yannick Nézet-Séguin on exposing classical music to a younger generation

Classical conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin was born in Canada, but now acts as musical director on both sides of the border: Montréal, Philadelphia, and at The Metropolitan Opera. Jeff Glor spoke to Yannick about his journey and goals.

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[olivernaufal]

Totally fascinating and he oozes light and passion. It would be very special to watch him conduct one day!

[smurf]

My aunt bought a Kathleen Battle Christmas CD when I was about maybe 11. I was mesmerized. Then a Bartoli CD also when I was about 13 or 14. Always fascinated with the refined sound and orchestral music. Even though I couldn't stand classical piano pieces I was learning for piano lessons. I loved the sonority of voices.

[hillaryroberts]

Music education should be, can be life long!

[gennadyrosin]

What a great piece! Always learning something with CBS

[Schiffon]

This is so very important for our young!! 👌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[meisyg.]

He's one of my favorites conductors, my favorite Master Piece of him is 2011 Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker.

[melaniamonicacraciun]

Christmas is near friends, let's invite everybody enjoy music gifts for the beloved ones and realize the orchestra conductors job because it's really spectacular. We all expect great emotional impact listening a concert, that's the very special gift of a true conductor, making us feel like.. the world is not the same anymore, let them Christmas gifts become unforgettable like classical music, let them worth forever, music is the best life partner above all, you can bet on it guys ❤🎉❤

[mopthermopther]

you know, it’s funny... there never are deadly stampedes at a Vivaldi concert.

[andrenewcomb]

The cocoons in the audience are poisonous presences. And even radio has become an UN-'influencer'. With music, I'm a different person. And I can't even read a score. The rapping is a riot of bedworms and no-talent.

[grwilvc]

Shallow, showy, self-centered, SMALL. Small man, small music-making. The sad part is that, with the "woke" conductor hiring that's happening now, people like Dudamel or Nézet-Séguin will look good in ten years. Sad Brave New World!