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Is it not the business of the conductor to convey to the public in its dramatic form the central idea of a composition a
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"Is it not the business of the conductor to convey to the public in its dramatic form the central idea of a composition; and how can he convey that idea successfully if he does not enter heart and soul into the life of the music and the tale it unfolds?"

- John Philip Sousa

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This quote by John Philip Sousa speaks with the significance of a conductor's function in communicating the main idea of a structure to the public. He recommends that a conductor must be enthusiastic and mentally bought the music and the story it informs in order to succeed in communicating the idea. This indicates that a conductor should have the ability to translate the music and the story it tells in order to successfully communicate the main concept to the audience. This quote highlights the value of a conductor's ability to interpret the music and the story it informs in order to successfully communicate the central concept to the audience. It likewise suggests that a conductor should be passionate and emotionally purchased the music and the story it tells in order to succeed in communicating the concept. Ultimately, this quote speaks to the value of a conductor's function in communicating the main concept of a structure to the general public.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Philip Sousa between November 6, 1854 and March 6, 1932. He/she was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 27 other quotes.

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