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Camilo Téllez shares his conducting career from Springfield to L.A. | Community Voices

Camilo Tellez
Beto Rodriguez

Camilo Téllez is a Conducting Fellow at the L.A. Philharmonic, one of the world’s most noteworthy orchestras. In 2019 and 2020, he conducted the Sangamon Valley Youth Symphony in Springfield, Ill. Téllez spoke with Community Voices about his experiences working in Springfield and the path that led him to work with famed conductor Gustavo Dudamel in Los Angeles.

Originally aired Dec. 15, 2021.

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.
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