Ten Worst Things about being a Conductor
By Classic FM London 0 Even though they get to stand at the front and look important, it's a tough life being a conductor. Here are the downsides to the top job. 1. Unflattering photographs So whenever you think you're doing a really emotive face in that delicate section of Brahms 2, it's actually more like this: (Photo: Chris Christodolou) 2. People who say 'don't you just stand at the front and wave your arms?' No. No we do not. (via Tumblr ) 3. Surly brass sections Look how Leonard Bernstein handles these back-row wise guys. 4. Big moments make you look weird Riccardo Chailly is a magnificent man, please don't get us wrong. But conducting makes you do some strange things with your body. 5. Polo necks You may start out as one of those young, cool conductors who wears whatever they like to rehearsals. But the polo neck will claim you. It will hunt you down and consume you. Fear it. ...