Years of conducting a world-famous orchestra have shown Benjamin Zander the power of classical music. He says music speaks to our emotions — and has the ability to reach everybody. Benjamin Zander is ...

In a booming British accent, a man in black jeans and sneakers jumps up and down from his seat on stage, waving and gesturing while using his soaring voice like an instrument. “Da da … dee dee dee — ...

Honorary Degree Biographies Benjamin Zander started his early musical training in his native England, with cello and composition lessons from his father as well as Benjamin Britten and Imogen Holst.