Spotlight is the Music Network's regular podcast shining the spotlight on people involved in music in their working life.
American conductor Delta David Gier is Music Director for the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, following 15 years as Assistant Director of the New York Philharmonic. The SDSO has been lauded for its programming and has been described as 'one of America's boldest orchestras'. Do visit the maestro's website where you can read his full (and very impressive) bio.
In this podcast recorded in July 2025 in Tokaj, Hungary, during the 2025 Crescendo Summer Institute, Music Network co-ordinator Tom Chevis interviews DDG about his work, his faith, and how the two inform each other, not least in terms of community engagement, seen in his establishment of the Lakota Music Project, and also in his involvement with Crescendo North America.
