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That's very interesting - and I'd never considered how one learns to be a conductor. Thank you very much for your reply!

Thanks for taking the time to answer questions!

I've always found it interesting to observe the interpersonal dynamics between conductor and orchestra. In my understanding the orchestra is the conductor's instrument, and should be incredibly responsive to their conducting. Is this a correct way of understanding it? And, if so, have you ever had to deal with musicians who don't see it this way? Or, if not, how do you understand your relationship to the orchestra you're working with?