Episode 6 “Programming - The Basics”

Keywords

conducting, programming, orchestras, music education, repertoire, artistic insight, audience engagement, conductor's role, music discovery, programming philosophy

Summary

In this episode of the Conducting Coaching Podcast, Baldu Brönnimoll emphasizes the critical role of programming in a conductor's work. He discusses how effective programming can inspire musicians and engage audiences, highlighting the need for conductors to curate diverse and meaningful repertoires. The conversation also touches on the importance of personal artistic insight and the necessity for conductors to be adventurous and thoughtful in their programming choices. Brönnimoll shares his personal philosophy on programming, advocating for a balance between popular and contemporary music while maintaining artistic integrity.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Programming in Conducting

05:55 Foundations of Effective Programming

10:00 Personal Philosophy and Guidelines for Programming