The Orchestral Conductor: Theory of His Art

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There is another dilemma, extremely troublesome for a conductor, and demanding all his presence of mind. It is that presented by the super-addition of different bars. It is easy...

In general, for concerts, the following disposal of the orchestra seems best:--An amphitheatre of eight, or at least, five rows is indispensable. The semicircular form is the be...