Klarinet Archive - Posting 000469.txt from 2005/03

From: "prasetyo" <mmel19@-----.id>
Subj: Re: [kl] OT: conducting without a baton
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2005 01:44:34 -0500

baton does help to establish correct beat / rythm
but actually Conductor's tool is not just baton, but the WHOLE body
some conductor prefer not to use baton, in order to help them for better
expression and interpretation
in my opinion, this can only be done in an orchestra that is so very united,
in which the players can 'communicate' well with the conductor... then the
music can be played even without a baton.
If not, it could be a problem for the players.

-marcel-

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richter, Stephen R." <SRICHTER@-----.edu>

Conducting without a baton can be quite expressive. I certainly do not
want to be under the "baton" of a time beater.

-----Original Message-----
From: Joseph Wakeling [mailto:joseph.wakeling@-----.net]

Of course, sometimes conducting without a baton is essential, for
example where a soloist is directing an ensemble...

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