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THE ART OF CONDUCTING

THE GREAT CONDUCTORS OF THE PAST




Conducting
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Conducting is the act of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble. Orchestras, choirs, concert bands and other musical ensembles often have conductors.

History of conducting

An early form of conducting is cheironomy, the use of hand gestures to indicate melodic shape. This has been practiced at least as far back as the Middle Ages. In the Christian church, the person giving these symbols held a staff to signify his role, and it seems that as music became more rhythmically involved, the staff was moved up and down to indicate the beat, acting as an early form of baton.

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GREAT DATES - 1874- Wagner

Wilhelm Richard Wagner (pronounced /ˈvɑːɡnər/, German pronunciation: [ˈʁiçaʁt ˈvaːɡnɐ]; 22 May 1813 – 13 February 1883) was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and essayist, primarily known for his operas (or "music dramas", as they were later called). Wagner's compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their complex texture, rich harmonies and orchestration, and the elaborate use of leitmotifs: musical themes associated with individual characters, places, ideas or plot elements. Unlike most other opera composers, Wagner wrote both the music and libretto for every one of his stage works. Famous extracts from his operas include the "Ride of the Valkyries" and the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, popularly known as the wedding march "Here Comes the Bride"

Tchaikovsky Nutcracker Suite (Complete)

The Nutcracker is one of the composer's most popular compositions. The music belongs to the Romantic Period and contains some of his most memorable melodies, several of which are frequently used in television and film. (They are often heard in TV commercials shown during the Christmas season.)

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Beethoven - Immortal Beloved (The Movie)

"Ludwig Van Beethoven (Gary Oldman) remembering his childhood."

Beethoven ascending...to Universe...

When I wathced this it to let me know how alone we are in this universe. Human awareness is painful. I wish we where not concious of how alone we really are. We have the awareness reach the stars and listen to this wonderful soul lifting music which creates an endless ocean of joy in a universe that is cold and heartless.

We are so alone, but we reach for something greater. If there is a God, it will be agreat moment when he shows himself because he is our only hope for eternal happiness and joy!

But hearing this truly immortal music..... music that defies the passing of time ... beautiful, magical music that touches us now, as it touched those who heard it played the first time ..... Shows how the soul can rise above the pain of life ... Rise up and be free of the heartbreak and the sadness .... What better proof that within each of us is a spark of the Divine?

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The Music of Maurice Jarre

Doctor Zhivago
Maurice Jarre conducts in tribute of David Lean, 1992. (Sound track of DOCTOR ZHIVAGO writen and conducted by Maurice Jarre,1965)




Lawrence Of Arabia

Maurice Jarre conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on "Lawrence Of Arabia" - A musical tribute to Sir David Lean, 1992




A Passage To India

Maurice Jarre conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra on "A Passage To India" - A musical tribute to Sir David Lean, 1992