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In South America, I heard the 8th Symphony of Beethoven. And the young conductor thought, Beethoven must be heroic. But this is piece which shouldn't be heroic. And this was such a misunderstanding, such a deep misunderstanding.
Kurt Masur
In many ways, I think about the possibility that there could still be a Yes in 100 or 200 years from now, just like a live symphony orchestra.
Chris Squire
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So, first you have to be able to play with a metronome. Then you take your freedom. If you play in an orchestra, you got to watch the conductor, he is like a metronome, but it is more difficult because he can change rhythms.
Ruggiero Ricci
But a large symphony orchestra basically is a repertory company and it has a very enormous repertoire and it is important for the performers to be able to know how to shift focus so that they instantly become part of the sound world that a particular repertoire demands.
Michael Tilson Thomas
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Working on a play is a vibrant and collaborative business. Everyone from the choreographer to the music director to the director to the writers work together toward the same goal, and everyone chimes in on everything.
Trey Anastasio
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The conductor has the advantage of not seeing the audience.


Andre Kostelanetz
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We are each but a quarter note in a grand symphony.


Guy Laliberte
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There is one live track on the album, 'Einsamaller,' and that had a conductor - Eyvind Kang.


Jenny Scheinman
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Leaders should be collaborative, modest, and generous.


Bill Bradley
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The conductor's stand is not a continent of power, but rather an island of solitude.


Riccardo Muti
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Architecture is by definition a very collaborative process.


Joshua Prince-Ramus
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The first reason for starting to do the symphony concerts was to play this new piece of mine.


Gerry Mulligan
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I'm not so bothered by the audition process anymore; in fact, I use it. It's a time for the actor to actually get to the know the director and the producers a little bit, too.
William Sadler
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My earlier award was also based on a close collaborative effort.


John Bardeen
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There is an extraordinary collaborative spirit when you are learning and growing.


Robbie Robertson
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You want to enjoy making a movie - it's a wonderful, collaborative thing.


Tony Kaye
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It's like a whole orchestra, the piano for me.


Dave Brubeck
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When I want 30 musicians in the orchestra, I get 30.


Les Baxter
There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures.
Joshua Bell
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I can't even touch another conductor's baton. The center of gravity, the feel of the handle, puts me totally off.
Jeffrey Tate
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