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Conductor Sir Antonio Pappano
The Piano was not something a young Antonio Pappano was too keen on; he was far more interested in football. It took coercion from his father before classical music hit him like a thunderbolt and led him from behind the scenes at the New York City Opera to becoming one of the most admired conductors in the world
Presenter: Jon Tolansky
Producer for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service: Andrea Kidd
Image: Sir Antonio Pappano
Credit: Musacchio & Ianniello - EMI Classics
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