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Oct 31, 2014 · A music director or chief conductor (that is, a conductor on a permanent, long-term contract with an orchestra) can be responsible for much more than just how a concert turns out.
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At a basic level conducting is very simple. It keeps an orchestra or a choir in time and together. But that’s just the starting point. Most importantly a conductor serves as a messenger for the composer. It is their responsibility to understand the music and convey it through gesture so transparently that the musicians in the orchestra understand i...
via GIPHY People have been using sticks to ‘conduct’ music since 700BC, but it’s gone in and out of fashion. In Medieval and Renaissance times most small ensembles listened to each other and performed without a conductor. Later, as more instruments were invented and orchestras grew in size, the favour shifted to using a big staff that leaders would...
There are, they’re just less common. If you think about rock and pop in general, you frequently hear bands performing their own music, or you might listen to a cover-version. Covers can differ hugely from the original, because of a new artist’s interpretation. Now think of the world of classical music: works are always being performed by different ...
So the next time you see a conductor at work, take a closer look at their connection to their players, and listen out for the bigger picture. It's no wonder they're sometimes a leetle bit sweaty.
Nov 2, 2023 · The conductor is the only member of an orchestra who has no instrument, and makes no sound of their own throughout the performance. This begs the question: what contribution does a conductor...
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The principal conductor of an orchestra or opera company is referred to as a music director, or chief conductor, or by the German words Kapellmeister, or Dirigent (in the feminine, Dirigentin). Conductors of choirs or choruses are sometimes referred to as choral director , chorus master , or choirmaster , particularly for choirs associated with ...
Conductor, in music, a person who conducts an orchestra, chorus, opera company, ballet, or other musical group in the performance and interpretation of ensemble works. At the most fundamental level, a conductor must stress the musical pulse so that all the performers can follow the same metrical.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 3, 2023 · Who are the best conductors of all time? We’ve discussed and debated and compiled our list of the greatest conductors featuring legendary maestros including Herbert von Karajan and Carlos...
Digital Resources Library / Media & Interactives. Orchestral Music. Composers. Musical Instruments. Guide to the Orchestra. Orchestras and the classical music they play can entertain you, tell you stories, make you laugh or cry, or take you away to faraway places. Simply put, listening to an orchestra can be a powerful experience.
