To get the Vienna Philharmonic to play well, Leonard Bernstein didn’t even need to use his baton.
Listen as Bernstein directs the orchestra through Haydn’s Symphony No. 88, using only his eyebrows (and the occasional smile and grimace) to convey his intentions for pace and dynamics.
Very cool stuff:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7_6Z33eCaY
Michael Vincent is the Editor-in-chief Ludwig Van and CEO of Museland Media. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 15 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.
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