If you're like me, you like watching conductors. But as you're taking in the action from your seat in the audience, you're only seeing a fraction of what's actually going on.
Jumping around and waving arms aside, a conductor can often provide musicians with a wealth of information simply by the expression on his or her face.
But check out how the maestro pulls amazing music out of his orchestra in this video without lifting a finger.
For more, check out CBC Music’s “19 Epic Examples of Conductor Face.”
Jean Inaba hosts The Baroque Show Sundays at 10 a.m. on CPR Classical.
