Leon Botstein Shines at Bard Music Festival Finale
The Bard Music Festival came to a powerful end on August 18 with a breathtaking rendition of Hector Berlioz's "La Damnation de Faust." Conducting the performance was Leon Botstein, whose adept leadership drew accolades from both critics and audience members alike. A Commanding Presence Leon Botstein, president of Bard College and the driving force behind the festival, once again demonstrated his remarkable ability to bring complex musical pieces...