What does it take to be a conductor?

2,900 views · Published 22 June 2017 · 2:32 · Indexed 19 October 2026

Channel: ABC Australia · 2017 · News & Politics

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When 26-year-old Tianyi Lu started her first day as the new Assistant Conductor of Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO), her mentor – the orchestra’s Chief Conductor Sir Andrew Davis - really showed her what makes a good conductor.

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