James DePreist's musical direction marked a significant era for the Oregon Symphony.
In her new memoir, “Reach Up: My Beautiful Journey with James DePreist,” Ginette DePreist describes the renowned conductor's work with the Oregon Symphony.
Vanessa Finney is JPR's All Things Considered host. She also produces the Jefferson Exchange segments My Better Half - exploring how people are thriving in the second half of their lives - and The Creative Way, which profiles regional artists.