Symphonies turn to young conductors
Gustavo Dudamel
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Robin Ticciati: the 28-year-old who makes top-rank conducting look so easy
Ticciati has never received
training in conducting
A maestro’s guide to breaking the baton code
Leader of the pack … David Zinman displays his range of hand gestures, baton movement and facial expressions while conducting.
Photo: Edwina Pickles
Can conducting be taught?
You cannot train anybody to be a conductor, and I will say until my dying day, conductors are born and not made. – Sir John Barbirolli
A technique of conducting does exist and can be learnt and practised down to its smallest details before a student first attempts to conduct an orchestra. – Hermann Scherchen
The Maestro’s Mojo
A composite of images of Alan Gilbert, music director of the New York Philharmonic, as recorded by computer in a motion-capture sequence.
Champion of the Baroque: Sir Colin Davis speaks out
Celebrating his 85th birthday later this year, Sir Colin Davis has been one of Britain’s best-loved conductors for more than half a century. The death of his wife, Shamsi, in June 2010, was a severe blow to him; since then, his activities have slowed. “I don’t have the energy I used to,” he remarks. “After performing a big piece, one feels one should be put out to grass, like an old donkey.”
The Perceived Delicacy of the Female Conductor
Researchers provide evidence that gender stereotypes shape our reaction to orchestral performances. But they report these effects aren’t consistent, and for female conductors, such as Marin Alsop, they aren’t necessarily negative.
(Grant Leighton/Southbank Centre London)
Passing the baton
Young maestro Nicholas Carter meets monthly with Credit Suisse chief David Livingstone. Picture: Paul Blackmore Source: The Australian
Teacher’s pets banished from Tchaikovsky
Pulling the strings ... Valery Gergiev shakes hands with Vladimir Putin at the opening ceremony of this year's Tchaikovsky competition.
Photograph: Sergei Chirikov/EPA
Wunderkind to Take La Fenice Helm
Another success story for El Sistema has emerged, with the announcement that 27-year-old conductor and violinist Diego Matheuz is to be the new resident principal conductor of La Fenice, starting next year. He succeeds Eliahu Inbal and has signed a four-year contract.
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