
Emily Isaacson
Cognoscenti contributor
Dr. Emily Isaacson is a conductor, composer and producer who is fiercely committed to reimagining classical music for today’s audience. She is founder and artistic director of Classical Uprising, a performing arts collective serving over 5,000 musicians and music lovers.
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What musical chairs can teach us about democracy
Healthy communities are not built through obligation alone, writes Emily Isaacson. They are sustained through shared joy — and shared joy has a skill set.