Origins of Conducting Flashcards
1
Q
how far back does conducting date
A
16th century
2
Q
when did it start to develop
A
17th century
3
Q
when did it become more prominent
A
19th century
4
Q
Jean-Baptiste Lully is credited with
A
the introduction of a baton to create more beat structure
5
Q
Louis Spohr is credited with
A
popularizing the use of a baton in the early 19th century
6
Q
why did conducting start to become a thing?
A
Baroque music required someone to coordinate across larger groups of musicians
7
Q
why did conducting become more popular?
A
19th century saw a rise in orchestras and complex compositions
8
Q
examples of composers that conducted
A
berlioz, wagner, mendelssohn (used a baton)
