We are aware that the conductor is not really making the music, it is making him -- if he is relaxed, open and attuned, then the invisible will take possession of him; through him, it will reach us.

Summary

This quote suggests that a conductor's role is not simply to command and dictate the music being performed, but rather to allow themselves to be a vessel or channel for the music. By being relaxed, open, and attuned to the music, the conductor becomes a conduit for the invisible energy and emotions within the music to flow through them and reach the audience. In other words, the conductor's state of mind and presence can greatly influence the way the music is experienced by both the performers and the listeners.

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