THE CONDUCTOR’S PERSPECTIVE: Listen to the podcast here
Alumnus Robert Franz named music director of the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra: Read Article Here
LEADERSHIP TIPS: Skybound leadership podcast with Glenn Taylor. Listen to the podcast here.
WSO PANDEMIC RESPONSE: The Windsor Symphony Orchestra performs first live stream concert at the Capitol Theatre… Watch Video Here
Tapping Into Creativity That Sets You apart in the marketplace (Crushing Classical Podcast)
Creating a Digital Concert Series, being a successful Assistant Conductor, Conducting the Cleveland Orchestra in flippers, how to build a following, and more!
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Active listening and bringing live music to children (Domestic Musician Podcast #118)
Robert Franz joins Jessica Peresta on the podcast to talk about his experience being a director and a conductor and how he is passionate about bringing live music to kids. He also discusses why active listening is so important and shares ways he goes about doing this with kids through in person concerts and while kids are at home learning.
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Active Listening Through Storytelling and Classical Music (Afternoon Ti podcast #107)
Robert Franz speaks podcast host Jessica Grant about his new children’s story, Stella’s Magical, Musical Balloon Ride.
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Introducing Your Child To Classical Music KMFA89.5 Austin, TX
Hundreds of 4th and 5th graders got their first taste of live classical music when the Austin Symphony Orchestra presented its Young People's Concert Series conducted by Robert Franz. In this extended version of Staccato, hear how Music teachers and the kids themselves listened, learned and loved it.
Why continue with Classical music during covid-19? (the April anderson podcast #9)
In this interview, April speaks with Windsor Symphony Orchestra/Houston Symphony conductor, Robert Franz, about why classical music is more important than ever before.
With classical concerts and concert seasons being cancelled due to COVID-19, there’s no better time to talk abouthow this art form enriches our hearts and emotional lives.
WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA LIVE-STREAMS PERFORMANCE AMID COVID-19 CONCERNS
The show must go on. In light of concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus, the Windsor Symphony Orchestra performed Saturday in front of an empty Capitol Theatre but with hundreds tuning in.
WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES NEW SEASON AND BEETHOVEN BIRTHDAY BASH
It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of man-eating sharks or cuddly aliens, big birthday bashes or intimate concerts, Maestro Robert Franz bets he can strike the right note for you.
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WINDSOR MAYOR DREW DILKEN’S INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT FRANZ
Back in 1947 the Windsor Symphony Orchestra performed on the Capitol stage and now, having returned as the full-time residents of the theatre, the WSO is celebrating their 70th season. In this Mayor’s Minute, the Mayor sits down with WSO music director Robert Franz. They talk about the exciting arts and culture hub that’s growing in downtown Windsor, why Robert thinks the symphony is like a hockey game, and so much more.
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WSO LAUNCHES FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTORS WORKSHOP
WSO Maestro Robert Franz this week is leading a Conductors Guild Education Workshop, offering tips on how best to direct an orchestra—and how to present classical music to students.
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BREAK BARRIERS WITH THE WSO’S UPCOMING “MUSIC BEYOND BORDERS” PERFORMANCE SEASON
Along with the program reveal, the WSO announced a renewed six-year contract for Franz, who has led the orchestra since 2013.
“Coming to Windsor and being part of the community and the Windsor Orchestra family has been a real thrill for me,” he said. “So I’m totally honoured and completely gobsmacked to have another six years.”
WINDSOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSIC DIRECTOR ROBERT FRANZ - THE AVB PODCAST
The AVB Podcast is an arts and culture podcast showcasing interesting people, ideas, and music. We highlight storytellers, innovators, and disruptors, with a focus on the movers and shakers who make great things happen.
MAESTRO ROBERT FRANZ NAMED THE 2010 RENAISSANCE PERSON OF THE YEAR
MANSFIELD, OHIO. The Renaissance Performing Arts Association announces that Mansfield Symphony Music Robert Franz was selected as the 2010 Renaissance Person of the Year. Dave Harmon, president of the Renaissance Board of Trustees, presented Franz with a special commemorative clock and a plaque, which will hang in the Renaissance Theatre, prior to the Mansfield Symphony performance of Symphonie Romantique on Saturday evening.
ASHEVILLE, NC WLOS TV INTERVIEW WITH ROBERT FRANZ - CONDUCTING CARMEN AND VISITING A HIGH SCHOOL
JLOS TV 13 in Asheville, NC interviews Robert Franz during a recent engagement with the Asheville Lyric Opera. Robert discusses the importance of music education.
IDAHO PUBLIC TELEVISION INTERVIEWS ROBERT FRANZ
Joan Cartan-Hansen, host of Idaho Public Television’s state-wide public affairs program, Dialogue, interviews Robert. Joan tand Robert discuss how he became a conductor and what inspires him today.