Written By Many Working Conductors This Book Considers All Facets Of Musical Conducting. It Includes Practical Advice On How To Conduct Different Groups (Choral Opera Symphony Early Music) And A History Of Conducting Presented As A Study Of National Traditions. Designed For The Lay Reader Who Wants An Inside Look At The World Of Conducting As Well As For Potential Students It Is A Revealing Study About A Secretive Industry. Managers Artistic Directors Soloists Players And Conductors Openly Discuss Their Different Perspectives In This Comprehensive Work.