Another Quote by Jeffrey Tate

I have a big problem with conductors who gesture a lot.

— James Levine

Baton technique is to a conductor what fingers are to a pianist.

— Igor Markevitch

I feel death for a while when you accidentally touch my hand.

— Authentication29

When the bell rings in between the ropes, I'm in charge. No one can touch me. That's my time, no one can touch me.

— Shawn Spears

A conductor can do wild things which can feel forced, but if you're directing from within the orchestra, you can't do that, things have…

— Joshua Bell

There's nothing more frustrating than seeing a conductor say, 'Play softer,' as they're waving their hands in huge gestures.

— Joshua Bell

The conductor wielded the orchestra like a blunt instrument.

— John Lydon

Conducting is way over my head.

— Mike Patton

I'm a freak when it comes to holding on the ground; it's just almost impossible holding me on the ground.

— Alexander Volkanovski

I ground matter to find the continuous line. And when I realized I could not find it, I stopped, as if an unseen someone…

— Constantin Brancusi

My hand has become the obedient instrument of a remote will.

— Paul Klee

I guess, when you get down to it, a loving touch compensates for an unskilled hand about everywhere except in an airplane cockpit.

— Robert Breault