INTERVIEW WITH CHARLES MACKERRAS
Written and recorded by
Ambrose Hall
4 February 2010
This interview with Sir Charles Mackerras took place on 4 February 2010 shortly before his passing and focuses on conducting style and technique. In the interview, Ambrose Hall and Sir Charles discuss how he studies and prepares for rehearsals and performances, how he interacts with musicians, his favourite conductors, working with Benjamin Britten, conducting opera, beating time and many other topics.
Interview on Conducting Style and Technique
Written and produced by Ambrose Hall
Part 1: Scores and Rehearsals
Part 2: Tempi, Cues, Recordings
Part 3: Rehearsal Style and Opera Conducting
Part 4: Rehearsal Technique
Part 5: Beating time, interpretation and marking the score
Part 6: Emergence of the conductor and the art of conducting
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