Chiefly, to convey the composers interpretations of the music to his/her performers, and see that effort through to the final performance. The conductor, oft referred to as "Maestro", has the final say on tempo, dynamics and rhythm of the piece being performed.
The proper way to address the conductor of a symphony orchestra is 'Maestro.'
A baton? His/her musicality and common sense?
That would be the conductor.
For the period 2010 to 2014, the Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington DC) is Christopher Eschenbach.
Montréal Symphony Orchestra, Charles Dutoit (conductor)
the conductor
The proper way to address the conductor of a symphony orchestra is 'Maestro.'
The cast of Symphony - 2001 includes: Maestro as Conductor
Absolutely not.
A baton? His/her musicality and common sense?
That would be the conductor.
The 2014 conductor designate is David Robertson, succeeding Vladimir Askenazy.
The cast of Royal Symphony - 1954 includes: Malcolm Sargent as Himself - Conductor of the Royal Symphony Orchestra
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Formally, Maestro [my-strow] .
For the period 2010 to 2014, the Music Director of the National Symphony Orchestra (Washington DC) is Christopher Eschenbach.
Frederick Stock, Music Director from 1905 to 1942