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4.3.1 A conductor discusses: interpretive approaches

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In this video, Mark talks about some of the different ways in which conductors have approached performing established classical works such as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.

Having watched the video, download the PDF score [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] . Look through and mark it up as before, then follow it as you listen to the audio below. This music is quick and keeping up as you follow the score is not always easy. Try to tap the beat as you go, and don’t allow your eyes to wander back to music you have already heard as this will leave you behind the pace of the music.

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