Posted by Lee Stofer on July 18, 2003 at 21:06:36:
In Reply to: Good Conductor's rehearsals? posted by MP on July 17, 2003 at 11:20:04:
A good conductor is one who is well-studied, is creative, and who can articulate ideas clearly through speech and gesture. The good conductor also must have an excellent sense of tempo and internal rhythm to support the ideas. A courteous conductor is definitely a plus, too.
A good rehearsal is where a good conductor, thoroughly prepared, leads an ensemble of good players in preparing good music, and wastes no time by displaying efficient time management. Whenever that happens, it's pretty exciting.
Lee Stofer