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Robert Emery: What does a Musical Director actually do?

During a preview, I had the assistant director run up to me whilst I was conducting and said “you do know we cancelled the next piece for tonight?” And I thought, you’ve got to be joking...
— Robert Emery

In this special episode of the ‘Backstage with Robert Emery’ podcast, RDCE takes you through what a Musical Director actually does; and it involves a lot more than arm waving...

Discussing everything from conducting technique through to some scary real life stories in theatre; he covers it all with the odd funny story along the way.


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"During a preview, I had the assistant director run up to me whilst I was conducting and said "you do know we cancelled the next piece for tonight?" And I thought, you've got to be joking..."

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SHOW NOTES

  • Rehearsal Process [01.06]

  • Musicians [02.51]

  • Technical Rehearsals [05:00]

  • Previews [07:10]

  • Conductor [10:05]

  • Stamina [11.07]

  • Maintenance [13:45]

  • The Headmaster [14:58]

  • Resident Team [18:17]

  • Producers [18:44]

  • The Crew [20:20]

  • Musicians [22:19]

  • Deputy Musicians [23:17]

  • The Sound Department [26:50]

  • Technical Aspects [29:30]

  • Keyboards [30:57]

  • Monitoring Systems [31:40]

  • Podium [32:50]

  • Click [34:15]

  • Strange Stories [35.57]

  • Advice [38:11]


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Books, Music and Videos that feature Robert Emery

The Rhythm of Life - Joanna Forest, Arts Symphonic, Arts Voices & Robert Emery

Stars Are Rising - Joanna Forest, Arts Symphonic, Arts Voices & Robert Emery

4Colors - Seven, Arts Symphonic & Robert Emery

The Art Is King - Seven, City of Prague Symphony Orchestra & Robert Emery

Bat out of Hell (Original Cast Recording) - Cast and band of Bat out of Hell Manchester 2017 & Robert Emery

Singing My Dreams - Carly Paoli, José Carreras & Robert Emery

That Is His Story - Olga Thomas, Arts Symphonic & Robert Emery

Royal Platinum Love Song - Olga Thomas, Arts Symphonic & Robert Emery

Imagine - Angie Ott, City of Prague Symphony Orchestra & Robert Emery

Return of the Voice - Russell Watson, Arts Symphonic & Robert Emery

Anthems - Russell Watson, Arts Symphonic & Robert Emery

Only One Man - Russell Watson, Claude-Michel Schönberg & Robert Emery

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About Robert D.C. Emery

Robert Emery is a conductor, pianist and serial entrepreneur.

He is lucky enough to travel the world; ranging from performances in London's Royal Albert Hall, through to the Sydney Opera House, Robert has seen them all.

Besides music, he is the Founder & Director of The Arts Group; one of the most diverse entertainment companies in the UK. Within the portfolio is a national music tuition agency, symphony orchestra, choir, artist agency, record label and production company.

Aside from that, he lives in London and Cambridge, has a wife (Mrs E), a toddler (Master T), a baby (Master A) and 4 cats.

 

 

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