A Conversation with Leon Botstein, President of Bard College and Champion of Liberal Arts Education

Feb 9, 2015

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Highlights

In this wide-ranging and entertaining conversation, Leon Botstein discusses Bard's innovative programs to serve the underserved, which include Bard high schools, prison education programs, and international operations; the marginalization of the humanities; and his refreshing and inclusive approach to classical music.

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