Music@RushHour: Special Edition with LA Phil President and CEO Kim Noltemy

In this special edition of USC Thornton School of Music's long-running Music@RushHour series, Kim Noltemy, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, sits down with USC Thornton Dean Jason King for a wide-ranging conversation about her professional journey, her approach to leadership and her perspective on the future of classical music. Noltemy will reflect on the experiences that have shaped her career and leadership philosophy, from her path through the classical music world to her current role leading one of the world’s most influential cultural institutions. The conversation will explore what it means to lead in the arts today, the opportunities and challenges facing classical music, and her vision for the LA Phil and the evolving musical landscape of Los Angeles. Offering both a personal and forward-looking perspective, the conversation will give USC Thornton students and the wider community an opportunity to hear directly from Noltemy about the lessons she has learned throughout her career, the ideas guiding her leadership and her hopes for the next generation of musicians and arts leaders. The conversation will be followed by a Q&A with students and audience members. ABOUT KIM NOLTEMY Kim Noltemy is guided by the belief that music is a transformational force in society. As President & Chief Executive Officer of the LA Phil, she leads California’s largest nonprofit performing arts organization, which includes the Los Angeles Philharmo