How often do we stand convinced of the truth of our early memories, forgetting that they are assessments made by a child? We can replace the narratives that hold us back by inventing wiser stories, free from childish fears, and, in doing so, disperse long-held psychological stumbling blocks.

After living abroad for five years Benjamin returned to England and completed his A levels and entered University College London for a degree program in English literature winning the University-wide English Literature Essay Prize. He went as a boarder to Uppingham one of England’s leading public schools as a music scholar at the age of thirteen and then to St. Benjamin Zander is now the Conductor and Music Director of the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra a brand new youth orchestra in Boston composed of both High School and College age students.

Benjamin Zander (born March 9 1939 Gerrards Cross Buckinghamshire England) is an American conductor from the United Kingdom.