Shoot the Conductor: Too Close to Monteaux, Szell, and Ormandy

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One of the pure joys in life is music - listening, playing...and conducting? Yes! As you have seen, experienced (who doesn't conduct in the car?), and loved (at your local symphony orchestra), music gets into your blood, and you can't help but letit out.

However much I've conducted at home, it's nothing compared to real conductors, of course. I'm in awe every time I hear great music, live. And I have to tell you, I haverecently di...