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Why Do Orchestras Seem to Play Behind the Beat?

Buffalo Philharmonic Music Director JoAnn Falletta. (Cheryl Gorski)

Buffalo Philharmonic Music Director JoAnn Falletta.
(Cheryl Gorski)

If someone ever criticizes you for being slightly off the mark or slow to react, tell them you’re modeling your actions after those in professional orchestras. Just look at this conducting:

Now look closer.

If you’re seeing what we see, then you might be left with the same question we have: Why does it seem like the orchestra is playing behind the conductor’s beat? Full story.

James Bennett, II (WQXR) / September 20, 2017

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