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From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 6, 2021. Last week, the mayor of Philadelphia declared it "Philly Loves Yannick Week," in celebration of him extending his contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra for four more years. Chris Lee/Philadelphia Orchestra hide caption

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From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

What do great conductors listen to when they're not on the podium? Nézet-Séguin made a playlist, specifically for Fresh Air, of music that inspires him (plus one of his cats' favorite songs).

From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

Yannick Nézet-Séguin leads the Philadelphia Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Oct. 6, 2021. Last week, the mayor of Philadelphia declared it "Philly Loves Yannick Week," in celebration of him extending his contract with the Philadelphia Orchestra for four more years. Chris Lee/Philadelphia Orchestra hide caption

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Chris Lee/Philadelphia Orchestra

Music Interviews

From Beyoncé to Debussy, Yannick Nézet-Séguin shares music that inspires him

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