Arthur Arnold

Arthur Arnold, a veteran conductor who resigned from the Moscow Symphony Orchestra in protest of the Ukraine invasion, now brings his passion for music to Powell River, B.C. He discusses the transformational power of PRISMA, the local music festival, and how it fosters community connections. Arnold's initiatives help revive the town's cultural roots, engaging locals from youth mentorship programs to collaborations with Indigenous artists. His story reveals how music has become a soothing balm for the community, especially during challenging times like COVID.