Boris Brott is one of the most internationally recognized Canadian conductors, holding major posts as music director in Canada and the United States. He enjoys an international career as guest conductor, educator, motivational speaker and cultural ambassador. Currently, Boris is Conductor and Music Director of the New West Symphony in California, the McGill Chamber Orchestra in Montreal – Canada, the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and Principal Youth and Family Conductor of the National Arts Center of Canada. He is also Artistic Director of the Brott Musical Festivals, Ontario’s principal classical orchestra music festival.

In addition to his conducting career, Boris is a motivational speaker, presenting more than 35 talks annually around the world for Fortune 500 companies.

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Thousands of people across corporate America have heard Boris Brott’s interactive presentation — he draws comparisons between business organizations and symphony orchestras. Both have common goals, each must perform in harmony to achieve those goals, and each continually strives for perfection. Often, both attempt to be innovative and creative. Boris draws out the juxtaposition of teamwork and leadership the need for creativity within an organization; the joy of communication and the achievement of success. All are explored through the medium of music.

During his 25-minute presentation, these analogies are enhanced with slides and video. The audience hears of Beethoven’s struggle, his quest for perfection…brief passages from some of Beethoven’s best known works. Then, it’s time to play together…

ENDORSEMENTS:

• IBM
• Guiness
• Capitol One
• Microsoft
• Marriott Lodging
• Alcoa
• Pfizer
• Hewlett-Packard
• Bristol Myers
• Motorala
• EMC
• Swiss Chalet
• Allegiance Healthcare
• Westfalia Surge
• Pepsi-Cola
• Coca-Cola

AWARDS:

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts of Great Britain
• Officer of the Order of Canada
• Honorary Doctorate of Law
• Knight of Malta
• Int’l Man of the Yearby the Int’l Biographical Center in Cambridge, England

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