Wednesday 25 March 2015

The conductors

They play a crucial role in the orchestra performance. A good conductor has the power to grow the orchestra level and to inspire the musicians to play at their best potential during the rehearsals and concerts. They are the leaders and most of the times they are also responsible for a successful concert or a poor one. 
The orchestra musicians are open and willing to follow a good leader, but I repeat, a good leader! And the truth is that`s not easy to find very good liders. Many conductors are speaking a lot during the rehearsals, but their words have no essence, no meaning and are not helpful for the musicians performance. With this style of work the musicians become tired, are not concentrate anymore, and their performance is a mediocre one, without energy and soul inside. Arrogance, rudeness or speaking without meaning has nothing to do with a good conductor. This attitude will never inspire the musicians to play at their best potential. I know that`s  not easy to find a complete conductor: charismatic, talented, precise, organized, very good prepared and polite. But when you find one of them, you need to know that he can make a real difference into the orchestra performance. The great conductors know how important is also to give freedom to the musicians to express their own ideas and feelings through music. They know how to ask for the artists involvment and to create a beautiful atmosphere for the musicians and for the public. Their hand gestures are more than 1000 words and express all what they want. And in the end, the orchestra is really playing music! 

That`s why we are looking for Great Leaders!