Ivan Hewett

In defence of the tyrannical male maestro

A display of egoism and power from a conductor is often necessary for a good performance – hiring female conductors will not change a thing

Tyrannical maestri like Karajan knew that some music requires a show of power – which is why audiences loved them. Image: Sipa / Shutterstock 
issue 14 November 2020
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