Nathan Cole

Nathan Cole, the Boston Symphony Orchestra's concertmaster, shares his two-decade journey through concertmaster auditions. He discusses how to cultivate confidence despite setbacks and the balance between planned and instinctive musical expression. Nathan emphasizes the importance of emotional feedback management and intentional performance techniques, using Brahms’s 4th Symphony as a case study. He also highlights the need for a solid preparation foundation and the challenges in maintaining a personal connection to the music while auditioning.