Hello, Thanks for the uploads. I've a question: what is that sign lang. interpreter doing there? Is she 'reading' the lyrics of the folk songs that inspired the movements of the work?
Yes, in a manner of speaking! Throughout the concert, Abigail does several things, including explaining the background or nature of the pieces played, the lyrics, indicating what instruments are in the air, as well as "conducting" to the spirit, tune and rhythms of the music.
@@singaporesymphony Wow, that means she has to know the score almost as well as the conductor. But would her gestures also be a split second delayed from the actual beat?
Fantastic arrangement of local songs, with an orchestral treatment. Super!
Hello, Thanks for the uploads. I've a question: what is that sign lang. interpreter doing there? Is she 'reading' the lyrics of the folk songs that inspired the movements of the work?
Yes, in a manner of speaking! Throughout the concert, Abigail does several things, including explaining the background or nature of the pieces played, the lyrics, indicating what instruments are in the air, as well as "conducting" to the spirit, tune and rhythms of the music.
@@singaporesymphony Wow, that means she has to know the score almost as well as the conductor. But would her gestures also be a split second delayed from the actual beat?
@@eggizgud Yes. A difficult job indeed. More difficult than translating for a live speech..