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In this episode of “The Art of Listening” Gabriel Gordon and Jeff Bradbury
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How Should a Conductor Work with a Soloist?
· Why is it important to work with soloists? (Both)
· How to choose a soloist for your ensemble? (Gabe)
· What happens when an ensemble calls a soloists and offers a performance?
o What to say?
o What to ask?
o Money conversations
o Rehearsal Schedules
o Meeting with Conductor
o What happens if you have never played the piece you are being asked to play
o Do you follow a soloist or does a soloist follow you?
o Balance issues
o How many times do you rehearse with a soloist?
· How to market yourself as a soloist or conductor
About our Guest: Brett Deubner