Weird sticks and strange movements: orchestra conducting basics, explained by a conductor

[@howimettheopera]

Please excuse my brain malfunctioning and saying "scheme" when I meant to say "pattern" ( *sighs in Spanish*). I assure you conductors are not behind any scheme, pyramid or of any kind

[@pablov1973]

Hola Anna, soy de Uruguay y mi idioma es el español, pero algo puedo escribir en inglés ¿cómo te queda mejor que te escriba los comentarios, en español o en inglés? Saludos.

[@mitchrosen8605]

One criterion…two criteria. Signed, Mr. Picky. Actually your English is amazing 😊

[@UnshavenStatue]

damn latin plurals sneaking into modern english! frankenstein language this

[@jeaneltawil]

Welcome back! Loved this video. Now I have a challenge for you: expand on every indication ou mentioned at 05:18 (Tempo, Dynamics...) in as many videos as needed ☺I know it's a lot to ask and I'm sure you'll be more than up to it!

[@howimettheopera]

Thanks! Will definitely try to get more specific in some other video, I do speak with more detail about what conductors show in another video( “can an orchestra play without a conductor) if you are interested ;)

[@martinhaub2602]

Excellent overview of the job. Keep making them! And please make on on how to keep the music moving along and not get slower and slower that can be passed on to one conductor I play with.

[@howimettheopera]

Thanks! I might just make a video on typical conducting “mistakes”, we’ve all been guilty of some at some point 🙃

[@princekrazie]

Return of the QUEEN😭

[@TheORZ17]

Great video! Great context and examples that I haven't found in other resources.

[@howimettheopera]

Glad to hear! :)

[@philzmusic8098]

Excellent as always. Did you learn how to conduct well from a teacher or through experience with orchestras? For my part I learned most of what I know from orchestras; you definitely learn what NOT to do!
I find Dover editions very good and inexpensive for standard repertoire. You can always compare them to Urtext editions in libraries if changes are needed.

[@PinacoladaMatthew]

for sforzando (sfz) you have to go soft after the accent? I thought that's for fortepiano

[@brithomas.]

You break this down so dang well. Amazing😍

[@howimettheopera]

Thank you 🙏

[@brithomas.]

@@howimettheopera of course 💕

[@JCO2002]

I believe the wand chooses you, not the other way around. That may be why you haven't found one you like yet.

[@oxoelfoxo]

Good to see you posting again!

[@howimettheopera]

Thanks!! Good to be back, life happened a bit unexpectedly but I’ve got some stuff already programmed so should be back for a while at least ;)

[@Kraflyn]

make a large grip hollow

[@lanebrain55]

I love you accent and pronuncians

[@Aa-nk8qb]

Hablando de batutas, algunos directores (Valery Gergiev) usan mondadientes, directamente :D

[@howimettheopera]

Así es! Cada cual con lo suyo, I guess 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@melinalopez9574]

Is Anni actually a wizard and not an orchestra conductor? We'll find out in the next video!

[@nicholasbartulovic6221]

Okay, great! Now find me an orchestra to do some recording sessions with without bankrupting myself! Lol

[@howimettheopera]

I think all conductors will find your comment extremely relatable XD

[@nyusa74]

“ The Baton chooses the conductor, Harry”:). You know what I mean if you watch Harry Potter.

[@lanebrain55]

Your accent