Everyone who has played in an orchestra would have a love-hate relationship with the conductor. On the one hand, it is the conductor who puts the orchestra together. On the other hand, the conductor, as the only speaker in a rehearsal, can also give the orchestra such a hard time...
Let's take a look at the rehearsal Romanian maestro Celibidache conducted. As he returned to the Berliner Philharmoniker after nearly 30 years, he gave them quite a 'lesson' on playing Bruckner Symphony No. 7:
And of course, viola section is also the victim...
So, next time when a rehearsal gets tough, relax! Even the best orchestra has been there after all.
Nice one! Not all conductors realize that misicians (including themselves) are JUST human.
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A spoonful of humor certainly helps the criticism goes down
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