Conductor Humor
After my last, long rant on texting at symphonic concerts – I think it’s time to lighten up. Conductors notoriously take themselves too seriously. I guess it goes with the…
Conducting
Discovery Orchestra Chat 84 – Secrets of Conducting Part 2
Learn more conducting “tricks of the trade” in this chat hosted by George Marriner Maull.
Discovery Orchestra Chat 83 – Secrets of Conducting Part 1
Did you ever wonder what the “tricks of the trade” are in the conducting profession? Find out in this Discovery Orchestra chat!
Today I watched an episode called “Discover Beethoven’s Fifth”, and it was marvelous! Maestro Maull and his talented orchestra gave me a one-hour thrill. I’ve always loved Beethoven, especially his Fifth Symphony. I studied piano for 7 years as a young person, and came to appreciate so many of the classical composers, but Beethoven’s Fifth has always thrilled me. I so appreciated the format of the program, and the Maestro involved all of us and taught us so much. Thank you for this fine program. And many thanks and praise to the orchestra! When the program ended, I clapped loudly and shouted “Bravo!! Bravo!!!”