[Fmpro] Opera

[Marinho Nobre]

I did nothing more than beat rhythm and  
play to safe points so that if someone got lost they would play from  
a specific cue at a certain hand gesture. I got this technique from  
Pierre Boulez who found himself in the same boat many times with new  
works. With war horses, you have no excuse. They have been such a  
part of our culture that you should never have a problems with  
anything. Hell, most musicians can play them without conductors and  
that includes the Rite.Ted Peterson***************************************************************
I agree with you completely Ted. Patience is the key. But both you and Mr King, must have 
neglected the fact that on that particular situation, I had a musician with an attitude who
presented a plain lack of cooperation on a recital rehearsal with a very limited budget and 
schedule. 

I have had excellent experiences with small ensembles, string quartets and smaller orchestras,
in and out of school. For the most, the musicians were so skilled and we were all so in tune with 
each other that sessions went smooth and flawless. 

I have witnessed corrective action from conductors,composers and even producers throughout 
history when things got to the last straw. I am however confident that with most orchestras today, 
including brilliant musicians, aka workhorses, that isn't an issue and rarely there is ever a 
reason for any stress related episodes.

Furthermore, I trully believe that part of being a great leader is conquering the liking of those who 
are dropping blood sweat and tears for your work.

But having had to fire musicians yourself and knowing how schedules go specially on film where
there are literally no rehearsals and little to no forgiveness from the directors and producers, 
you have to be steadfast and act quickly should things go wrong.

And that's what I did, at that time, at that situation.


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