What Does A Conductor Do?

[John Watt]

He also has to be aware of the acoustic reality of the soundhall around him.
Imagine being an actual classical composer, where, unless there is war, cannon and gunfire around you,
the sound of your symphony is the loudest thing anyone can hear, or the quietness.

[Corno Dolce]

Dear John Watt,

Do sit down and listen to the "War Requiem" by Benjamin Britten - You'll be forever a changed man.