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10 conductors having the time of their lives at the 2017 Proms
One of the best parts of attending a Prom in person or is the opportunity to tune into the energy and enthusiasm of the performers.
And of all the hundreds of musicians who appear at the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms each year, orchestral conductors are among the most rewarding to watch. With a range of expansive arm gestures, exaggerated facial expressions and even the occasional dance move, they steer ensembles through the endlessly varied emotions of a piece in a way that’s breathtaking to behold.
It also looks like a lot of fun. Here are 10 images from 2017’s Proms that suggest that conductors really do have the best job in the world.
1. Transformative: Nicholas Collon conducts the Aurora Orchestra’s performance of
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2. Throwing down the gauntlet: Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra in
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3. Ode to Joy: Xian Zhang conducts
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4. Baroque ‘n’ roll: William Christie conducts the Choir and Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment in
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5. Showing the youth how it’s done: Thomas Adès conducts the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain in
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6. Bringing the house down: Francois-Xavier Roth leads Les Siècles in at
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7. Expecto patronum! Sakari Oramo conducts a magical performance of
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8. Da-da-da-dum! Mirga GraΕΎinytΔ—-Tyla leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in
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9. A whole new world: Sir Mark Elder conducts the Hallé Orchestra in
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10. Lightbulb moment: Kevin John Edusei leads
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