Classical Music / The Art of Conducting
A most wonderful documentary of great conductors of the past. As a consummate lover of classical music, especially from Baroque to early Romantic era, I find this video a treasure. If you're like me, you'll never tire listening to the majestic performances.
As a chorister, to me the greatness of a conductor - whether conducting a symphony or choir or both - lies most significantly in the time devoted to the actual rehearsal
process (the arduous journey of a performer), in which the greatest percentage (perhaps 90%) of his/her work is done. The
performance itself, whilst important (the destination), is almost more for its effect on
the audience than on the orchestra or the choir --- the rehearsal process is the heart of the music.
Video Resources:
Conductors and Conducting. YouTube, Uploaded by Burtw47. Accessed April 22, 2020.
Great Conductors of the Past (1996). YouTube, uploaded by Eduard Moya. Accessed April 22, 2022. (Please refer to Youtube for corresponding licenses of the music and the artists.)
Great Female Conductors. 10 names from History of Music. YOuTube, uploaded by Legendry Musicians by History of Music. Accessed May 22, 2022.
The 10 Greatest Living Conductors (for the moment ) 2022. YouTube, uploaded by The Ultimate Classical Music Guide by Dave Hurwitz. Accessed April 22, 2023.
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