Quote by James Levine

There is no relationship between the gestures and what an orchestra will do.

There is no relationship between the gestures and what an or

Summary

This quote implies that the gestures made by a conductor do not have a direct influence on what the orchestra will eventually perform. It suggests that the conductor's gestures are merely symbolic or non-essential, and that the orchestra's actions are not determined solely by the conductor's cues. The quote challenges the notion that the conductor's physical movements bear a significant responsibility in guiding the orchestra's performance.

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