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What Does a Conductor Really Do?

Sticky Notes: The Classical Music Podcast

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The Cosmic Level of Conducting

There is a bit of magic involved in the cosmic level of conducting. It comes from those hours spent pouring over the score, to musicians preparing their parts. One small gesture can mean the difference between a special note and a mundane one. When everything is right and that sound crystallizes, it can leave you, the orchestra, and the audience absolutely inspired.

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