Elizabeth Sobol's guest appearances

Elizabeth Sobol

The Roundtable

Classical Post

Basilica Conversation Series Podcast

Sean Lee

Ben Schott

Kate Durbin

Yolanda Kondonassis

Laura van der Heijden

Lucas Meachem

Peter Dugan

William Kanengiser

David Fung

Jon Bowermaster

Elena Urioste

Gustavo Dudamel

Luke Frazier

Rebecca Wolff

Philippe Quint

OwlTail

Our guest on the Classical Post podcast today is Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Upstate New York. The venue is most notably the summer home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York City Ballet. It also presents Live Nation concerts that feature the likes of Josh Groban and the Dave Matthews Band. You will find our conversation insightful simply because of Elizabeth’s wealth of experience. She spent three decades at IMG Artists managing careers of glossy names like Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Renee Fleming, James Galway, Evgeny Kissin, and Kiri Te Kanawa. She also was most recently president and CEO of Universal Music Classics immediately prior to now leading Saratoga Performing Arts Center (or SPAC for short). Listen to our discussion on the magic of synchronicity as a leader; how meditation in the morning and boxing at night helps to sustain well-being; and the important work of the Philadelphia Orchestra programming the works of Florence Price. — Classical Post explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our website for exclusive editorial and subscribe to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok. Classical Post is an ambassador for NED, a wellness company. Get 15% off their products like CBD oil and many other health-based products by using our code CLASSICALPOST at checkout.

Our guest on the Classical Post podcast today is Elizabeth Sobol, president and CEO of <a href="https://spac.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saratoga Performing Arts Center</a> in Upstate New York. The venue is most notably the summer home to the Philadelphia Orchestra and the New York City Ballet. It also presents Live Nation concerts that feature the likes of Josh Groban and the Dave Matthews Band. You will find our conversation insightful simply because of Elizabeth’s wealth of experience. She spent three decades at IMG Artists managing careers of glossy names like Itzhak Perlman, Joshua Bell, Renee Fleming, James Galway, Evgeny Kissin, and Kiri Te Kanawa. She also was most recently president and CEO of Universal Music Classics immediately prior to now leading Saratoga Performing Arts Center (or SPAC for short). Listen to our discussion on the magic of synchronicity as a leader; how meditation in the morning and boxing at night helps to sustain well-being; and the important work of the Philadelphia Orchestra programming the works of Florence Price. — <a href="https://classicalpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Classical Post</a> explores the intersection of classical music, style, and wellness, diving into meaningful conversations with leading artists in the world today. Based in New York City, Classical Post is a touchpoint for tastemakers. Visit our <a href="https://classicalpost.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a> for exclusive editorial and <a href="https://classicalpost.com/subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">subscribe</a> to our monthly newsletter to be notified of new content. Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/classical_post/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@classicalpost" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TikTok</a>. Classical Post is an ambassador for <a href="https://glnk.io/lq6q/jonathaneifert" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NED</a>, a wellness company. Get 15% off their products like CBD oil and many other health-based products by using our code CLASSICALPOST at checkout.

The Magic of Synchronicity as a Leader: In Conversation with Elizabeth Sobol, President & CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Maureen Sager

NATURE, ART &amp; PEOPLE:  The Divine Union and the role they play in shaping our experience and world. This episode features Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Maureen Sager, Executive Director of the Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy (ACE).Maureen Sager is Executive Director of the Alliance for the Creative Economy (ACE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and growing the Creative Industries in the 8-county Capital Region.  She is also Executive Director of the Nordlys Foundation in Saratoga Springs.Before moving upstate in 2004, Maureen was Executive Producer / Site Director of NickJr.com, the world’s largest internet site for parents and preschoolers, and had marketing roles at several MTV Networks internet brands. Other entertainment industry experience includes positions at Scholastic Inc., PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, and National Film Board of Canada.She has an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, studied Marketing at Fordham University Graduate School of Business, and has a BA in English and Economics from Rutgers University.Elizabeth Sobol is the President and CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, formerly President and CEO of Universal Music Classics and Managing Director of IMG Artists in North/South America. During Ms. Sobol’s nearly three-decade tenure at IMG Artists, she nurtured the careers of some of the music world’s most respected artists, including Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, James Galway, Emerson String Quartet, Steve Reich, Evgeny Kissin, Hilary Hahn, Renee Fleming and Kiri Te Kanawa, among many others. As President and CEO of Universal Music Classics (UMC), Sobol successfully ran the American home for the prestigious Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Mercury Classics, and ECM imprints, along with the revitalized UMC label, overseeing successful releases by artists as diverse as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Tori Amos, Gustavo Dudamel, Anna Netrebko, Keith Jarrett and Snarky Puppy. Soon after joining UMC, Sobol led the company to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Classical Traditional Label chart in 2014 and 2015. Ms. Sobol studied at Sarah Lawrence College and the Rotterdam Conservatory. She received her bachelor of music in piano performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. She lives with her husband, Jorge Gomez, Founder &amp; Director of the band, Tiempo Libre, and their dog, Lana.About Basilica HudsonFounded in 2010 by Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone, Basilica Hudson is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center located in Hudson N.Y. that aims to foster a more sustainable community, ecology and economy through advocacy and innovative multidisciplinary programming. Housed in a reclaimed solar-powered 1880s industrial factory on the riverfront in Hudson, NY,  Basilica Hudson supports the creation, production and presentation of independent arts and culture, and strives to forge experiences that aspire to the scale, grit and beauty of its surroundings. Follow Basilica Hudson on all platforms @basilicahudson

NATURE, ART &amp; PEOPLE:  The Divine Union and the role they play in shaping our experience and world. This episode features Elizabeth Sobol, President and CEO of Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and Maureen Sager, Executive Director of the Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy (ACE). Maureen Sager is Executive Director of the Alliance for the Creative Economy (ACE), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting and growing the Creative Industries in the 8-county Capital Region.  She is also Executive Director of the Nordlys Foundation in Saratoga Springs.Before moving upstate in 2004, Maureen was Executive Producer / Site Director of <a href="http://NickJr.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NickJr.com</a>, the world’s largest internet site for parents and preschoolers, and had marketing roles at several MTV Networks internet brands. Other entertainment industry experience includes positions at Scholastic Inc., PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, and National Film Board of Canada.She has an MFA in Screenwriting from the American Film Institute in Los Angeles, studied Marketing at Fordham University Graduate School of Business, and has a BA in English and Economics from Rutgers University.Elizabeth Sobol is the President and CEO of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, formerly President and CEO of Universal Music Classics and Managing Director of IMG Artists in North/South America. During Ms. Sobol’s nearly three-decade tenure at IMG Artists, she nurtured the careers of some of the music world’s most respected artists, including Joshua Bell, Itzhak Perlman, James Galway, Emerson String Quartet, Steve Reich, Evgeny Kissin, Hilary Hahn, Renee Fleming and Kiri Te Kanawa, among many others. As President and CEO of Universal Music Classics (UMC), Sobol successfully ran the American home for the prestigious Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, Mercury Classics, and ECM imprints, along with the revitalized UMC label, overseeing successful releases by artists as diverse as Andrea Bocelli, Sting, Tori Amos, Gustavo Dudamel, Anna Netrebko, Keith Jarrett and Snarky Puppy. Soon after joining UMC, Sobol led the company to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Classical Traditional Label chart in 2014 and 2015. Ms. Sobol studied at Sarah Lawrence College and the Rotterdam Conservatory. She received her bachelor of music in piano performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts. She lives with her husband, Jorge Gomez, Founder &amp; Director of the band, Tiempo Libre, and their dog, Lana. About Basilica Hudson Founded in 2010 by Melissa Auf der Maur and Tony Stone, <a href="https://www.basilicahudson.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Basilica Hudson</a> is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts center located in Hudson N.Y. that aims to foster a more sustainable community, ecology and economy through advocacy and innovative multidisciplinary programming. Housed in a reclaimed solar-powered 1880s industrial factory on the riverfront in Hudson, NY,  Basilica Hudson supports the creation, production and presentation of independent arts and culture, and strives to forge experiences that aspire to the scale, grit and beauty of its surroundings. Follow Basilica Hudson on all platforms @basilicahudson

Elizabeth Sobol & Maureen Sager: Nature Art & People