33 - Gestures (Episode 2 from documentary series CONDUCTORS)

The movements of the baton may seem simple, but the energy between the conductor and the orchestra is complex. Why do the same gestures work with one orchestra but not with another? How does the dynamic between an orchestra and the conductor evolve from rehearsals to the concert? Nicholas Collon, the chief conductor of The Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra, explores the nuances of communication between conductor and orchestra in inspired dialogue with his distinguished Finnish colleagues.