Commencement Address 1996: Dr. Leon Botstein

This commencement address was delivered by Bard College President, Dr. Leon Botstein. Dr. Botstein is the Leon Levy Professor in the Arts and Humanities at Bard. Dr. Botstein is music director as well as artistic director of the Bard Music Festival and music director of the American Russian Youth Orchestra. He is also editor of The Musical Quarterly.
Please note that this is only an excerpt of his address.