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And went on to train as a conductor in venezuela. i see this, the process of conducting like a world, like a universe. you have all the instruments in your score, you have the chance to go deeply in the idea of the composer, understanding every instrument, even if you dont play that instrument, you have to understand them. for me, it is very important to understand the action of a conductor as a collaborator, as an inspiration. but as a conductor of operas, gustavo has the additional responsibil...

AR Rahman had no idea that “Infinite Love,” his 2012 single, would spark a movement. The world was inspired by the Grammy and Oscar-winning composer’s song of inclusivity, peace, and love during one of the darkest years, which was widely expected to conclude with the destruction of the Earth. Fortunately, both the world and music survived. “Infinite Love,” a song by Rahman

Strict? yes, yes. im a strict in the way that, it has to be a respect because in general, you work with amazing artists. you know, people that have studied, have won competitions. they are there. they know the notes, they know the music. they have a knowledge about what is about the music in history, in the context of when it was written or the composer. so, at the end, yes, im strict in the way of... ..demanding the best, but not in an imposive way. i dont impose anything. i propose, but i prop...

And i think that was my main desire, to...to discover. and i have the chance to have music in my life. so it was a chance to discover the universe of what is music about music. strict? yes, yes. im strict in the way that, it has to be a respect because in general, you work with amazing artists. you know, people that have studied, have won competitions. they are there. they know the notes, they know the music. they have a knowledge about what is about the music in history, in the context of when ...

My maestro was late, and i started to conduct. and, you know, he said, well, you are good, and you can be my assistant. i was 11 years old. gustavo became music director of the venezuelan youth orchestra when he wasjust 16, and went on to train as a conductor in venezuela. i see this, the process of conducting like a world, like a universe. you have all the instruments in your score, you have the chance to go deeply in the idea of the composer, understanding every instrument, even if you dont pl...

They know the notes, they know the music. they have a knowledge about what is about the music in history, in the context of when it was written or the composer. so at the end, yes, im a strict in the way of... demanding the best, but not in an imposive way. i dont impose anything. i propose, but i propose knowing that i can take from them the best. i think, you know, we all have the chance to change the world. i think music has the power to change the world completely because its a universal lan...

You know, iasked my grandma to give me a baton when i was eight years old. there was a moment when i went to a rehearsal and my teacher, my maestro was late, and i started to conduct. and, you know, he said, well, you are good, and you can be my assistant. i was 11 years old. gustavo became music director of the venezuelan youth orchestra when he wasjust i6, and went on to train as a conductor in venezuela. i see this, the process of conducting like a world, like a universe. you have all the ins...

Angelo Badalamenti, the highly-acclaimed composer behind many of David Lynchs works, including Blue Velvet, Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive, has died aged 85.

Cant you tell? >> reporter: in peru fashion, julia roberts stole the show wearing a dress covered in photos of friend and honoree george clooney ♪ baby, baby ♪ >> reporter: rifan artist amy grant turned family and faith into chanter-topping music. while tania leons journey from refugee to pulitzer prize-winning composer and conductor astounded. audience applause as well for paul pelosi, making his first public appearance since being attacked in october. .and a grand finale honoring rok leu n...

Written by a ukrainian composer a century ago. >> it creates a bond that is hard to describe. >> reporter: leah spent more than two years helping arrange the groups visit. >> what is it like to have that song sung at carnegie hall? >> its incredible to think of the original version being sung once again on the stage of carnegie hall. its my favorite christmas carol, and it comes from ukraine. ♪♪ >> reporter: "carol of the bells," its message of good tidings now ever more meaningful for this ...