Episode 140 with Paolo Bartolani, founder and artistic director of the Rites of Spring Music Festival

Today we’re joined by Paolo Bartolani, founder and artistic director of the Rites of Spring Music Festival, a one-of-a-kind series that brings classical and contemporary music into conversation with the landscapes and history of the North Fork.Born in Italy and trained in Rome and Paris, Paolo brings a global perspective to this deeply local festival. We talk about the inspiration behind Rites of Spring, how he pairs music with place, and why making art accessible and site-specific matters now more than ever.https://www.ritesmusic.org/