According to google, "What does a conductor do" is one of the most frequently asked questions about conductors. On this page, I would like to share some thoughts about the essential aspects of my job.
Before we enter the podium, there is a long preparation process. Studying scores, research, reading, practicing and more in order to make efficient use of the baton and to inspire the musicians we work with.
At first, it’s clear why amateurs need a conductor, but what about professionals? They play in perfect sync, yet still follow one. Discover how conductors save time, guide complex music, and revive familiar pieces with fresh insight.
Stepping into the old university building in Berlin, I felt both awe and uncertainty. Coming from a small Swabian village, I was about to learn that conducting isn’t just about technique but about communication, patience, and becoming the music itself.
In 2020, I discovered the film Komponistinnen and was deeply inspired by the stories of Fanny Hensel, Emilie Mayer, Mel Bonis, and Lili Boulanger. Their forgotten works moved me to explore orchestral music by historic female composers and bring it back to today’s stages. This blog shares that journey — reviving voices that deserve to be heard again.
According to google, "What does a conductor do" is one of the most frequently asked questions about conductors. On this page, I would like to share some thoughts about the essential aspects of my job.
Before we enter the podium, there is a long preparation process. Studying scores, research, reading, practicing and more in order to make efficient use of the baton and to inspire the musicians we work with.
At first, it’s clear why amateurs need a conductor, but what about professionals? They play in perfect sync, yet still follow one. Discover how conductors save time, guide complex music, and revive familiar pieces with fresh insight.
Stepping into the old university building in Berlin, I felt both awe and uncertainty. Coming from a small Swabian village, I was about to learn that conducting isn’t just about technique but about communication, patience, and becoming the music itself.
In 2020, I discovered the film Komponistinnen and was deeply inspired by the stories of Fanny Hensel, Emilie Mayer, Mel Bonis, and Lili Boulanger. Their forgotten works moved me to explore orchestral music by historic female composers and bring it back to today’s stages. This blog shares that journey — reviving voices that deserve to be heard again.