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Benjamin Zander:
The transformative power of classical music

TED2008 · 20:43 · Filmed Feb 2008
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Benjamin Zander has two infectious passions: classical music, and helping us all realize our untapped love for it — and by extension, our untapped love for all new possibilities, new experiences, new connections.

Benjamin Zander
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A leading interpreter of Mahler and Beethoven, Benjamin Zander is known for his charisma and unyielding energy — and for his brilliant pre-concert talks. Full bio
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