Boris Brott
Renowned Canadian Conductor
Style
Enormously emotional impact on the audience. Teamwork dramatically illustrated in one of the finest and most beautiful ways imaginable. Bravo!
Profile
An orchestra conductor doesn't just beat time to the music, he motivates. But what could a high-powered symphony conductor teach 100 high-powered executives about teamwork? Boris Brott helped develop no fewer than six Canadian orchestras, and has served internationally as assistant conductor of the New York Philharmonic and as music director and conductor of the Royal Ballet, Covent Garden. One of the most internationally recognized Canadian conductors, Boris has performed internationally, including at the Vatican where he performed Bernstein's Mass for Pope John Paul XI. Awarded Canada's highest civic honour, Officer of the Order of Canada, Boris is also artistic director of Brott Music festivals, established in 1988 as Ontario's principal classical music festival.
Think of the impact on 100 business executives if they found themselves under Boris' baton simulating a presentation of Beethoven's Ode to Joy, accompanied by a high-tech video of a full symphony orchestra playing the mighty Ninth. Now that would be teamwork!
Clients Comments
Your topic—Orchestral Teaming—was most timely, imparting useful information that I am certain is, today, enhancing the skills of IBM s consultants."
Topics
- PLAYING TOGETHER - CONDUCTS THE AUDIENCE IN BEETHOVEN'S NINTH SYMPHONY - ODE TO JOY
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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...
- LIGHTING THE CREATIVE FLAME
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Creativity rests in all our souls. This presentation demonstrates five steps that are at the heart of every creative process. Boris interacts with "Professor Siegfried" on screen, and together they take the audience through the steps necessary to concoct anything from E=MC2 to an enlightened business plan to the perfect Christmas party. This is an interactive presentation involving the meeting’s host as well as the audience. But the heart of the piece rests with Boris and Professor Siegfried taking the steps necessary to "light the creative flame." After each step, Boris "conducts" the audience playing their tone bars, and concludes his presentation with a roaring rendition of the music from Star Wars.