This is the story of a boy who fell madly in love with classical music at the age of twelve practicing enthusiastically—first his violin and later the organ. This is the chronicle of a young man who instead of following his father’s wish that he become a Seventh-day Adventist pastor studied music. This is the biography of a young musician who earned the opportunity to conduct the world’s leading symphony orchestras. This is the account of a maestro who has served the field of classical music with humility integrity kindness and an encyclopedic knowledge of the classical music repertoire. Finally it is the celebration of a world-class conductor who is also an exceptional person loved and respected by concertgoers and musicians worldwide.
