Biography
With a multifaceted musical background, Nathaniel brings a unique blend of experiences to his work as a musician and conductor. With a passion for building music based community, he seeks to connect with audiences of any age and background by creating informative and inspirational musical encounters. He is currently the Associate Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestras and was recently the AAF/Faber Young Conductor Fellow at the Salzburg Music Festival, selected by members of the Vienna Philharmonic. He was also a select participant in the Donatella Flick LSO Conducting Competition and Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, where he was a semi-finalist, and awarded the James Conlon Conductor Prize at the Aspen Music Festival.
Artistic Philosophy & Programming Interests
Nathaniel believes in the transformative power of music. His motivation is centered around creating emotional connection and intellectual narrative through orchestral performances.
His current programming interests lie in the music of European émigrés of the Interwar Period such as Bartok and Korngold. Pairing later works by these composers with either 18th and 19th century classics or more contemporary voices can help illuminate their stories in powerful ways.
Passport Travels
A family concert designed to take the audience on a journey around the world. Featuring music by Brahms, Guarnieri, Tchaikovsky, and Nathaniel Dett.
Community Initiatives
