The Middle Ground

🎹 From Carnegie Hall to Las Vegas: Raja Rahman on Art, Innovation & Education

• Tom Letizia

In this inspiring episode of The Middle Ground with Tom Letizia, concert pianist, Steinway Artist, and Nevada School of the Arts President Raja Rahman joins Tom and Russell Letizia for an intimate and wide-ranging conversation. Raja shares his journey from Juilliard to Carnegie Hall, his experiences performing around the world, and his bold mission to make arts education accessible to every child in Nevada. He opens up about lessons learned from America’s Got Talent, the fusion of classical music and magic, and the power of creativity in shaping community and character. This episode beautifully blends art, leadership, and the Las Vegas spirit — proving that talent and heart are timeless.