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Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony' - TED Radio Hour

Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony' - TED Radio Hour

Update: 2025-12-10
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Before his passing, conductor Robert Franz guided us through the first movement of Dvorák's "New World Symphony" using his four essential tools for listening—rhythm, melody, texture and visuals. As the year comes to a close, Manoush Zomorodi shares one of her favorite TED Radio Hour+ episodes.

Robert Franz was also featured in episode, "How we experience time."

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Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony' - TED Radio Hour

Remembering a maestro through 'New World Symphony' - TED Radio Hour