Aspiring conductors from around the globe are migrating to Helsinki to pursue their training at the Sibelius Academy. The school is noted for its emphasis on total immersion in the score and mastering basic mechanics. More importantly, it provides ample opportunities for budding conductors to rehearse with a variety of student and professional orchestras. As a result, graduates from their program are better equipped than most emerging conductors to communicate effectively with musicians and to respectfully guide orchestras without being tyrants.
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