In today’s episode, we’ll meet Booker Rowe. A Philadelphia born violinist who played for just over 50 years with the Philadelphia orchestra. He sat down with us to tell his story and even agreed to chat with two of our Black Orchestral Network founding members with whom he has a pretty special connection . 

Booker, like so many Black musicians we’ll hear from in this series carries with him a rich history of personal stories, musical moments, triumphs and setbacks… all the while bearing witness to the beautiful and troubling experiences one faces when you are Black and just so happen to love classical music. 

In the style of a true gentleman, Booker Shares his story.