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The art and power of the orchestra conductor

A symphony orchestra can include more than one hundred musicians, yet a single conductor shapes the entire performance. Standing at the center of the stage with a back turned to the audience, this ...
The New York Times

In an Era of Frequent Fliers, Is a Conductor’s Place at Home?

Performances in N.Y.C. At a challenging time for American orchestras, the question of what a community wants from a music director has become more urgent. JoAnn Falletta, the longtime conductor of the ...