Robert Emery
Ask The Maestro
Ask The Maestro is your daily front-row seat to the hidden world of classical music. Conductor Robert Emery steps onto the podium to answer the questions you’ve always wondered about — from the drama of the orchestra to the secrets behind the score. Engaging and straight to the point, each episode uncovers the stories, traditions, and secrets of the concert hall — one question at a time. Listen daily and stay curious. Send your question to ask@robertemery.com
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Day 73: Which composer or musical piece is your absolute favorite to conduct, and why? 18.03.2026 1:36
Robert Emery shares which composer or musical piece he most enjoys conducting and why. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about cla...
Day 72: How do conductors communicate with section leaders or the concertmaster (first violin) in rehearsal? 17.03.2026 1:25
Robert Emery explains how conductors communicate with section leaders and the concertmaster during rehearsals. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted...
Day 71: How do you prepare for a rehearsal or a concert? How many hours/days before do you study the score? 17.03.2026 2:53
Robert Emery explains how conductors prepare for rehearsals and concerts and how long they study the score. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wa...
Day 70: What happens during an orchestra rehearsal? What do conductors do in rehearsals? 17.03.2026 2:28
Robert Emery reveals what actually happens during an orchestra rehearsal and what the conductor focuses on. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wa...
Day 69: How do you conduct a piece that has no strict beat, like a free-form introduction? 17.03.2026 1:13
Robert Emery explains how a conductor approaches a passage that has no strict beat, such as a free-form introduction. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have...
Day 68: What is a fermata (hold) or a caesura (pause) in music, and how does a conductor signal it? 17.03.2026 1:28
Robert Emery explains what a fermata or a caesura means in music and how a conductor signals them. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to a...
Day 67: What's your favorite instrument to ignore? 17.03.2026 0:56
Robert Emery jokingly reveals which instrument in the orchestra he secretly enjoys ignoring. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask abo...
Day 66: What is the point of melodic minor scales? 17.03.2026 1:49
Robert Emery explains the purpose of melodic minor scales and why they are used in music. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about...
Day 65: What’s your opinion on tuning apps for orchestra playing? The apps D seems too high for my hearing and the G seems too low. Is it true that orchestra players should use the app tuning? 17.03.2026 1:08
Robert Emery explains his opinion on tuning apps and whether orchestral musicians should rely on them. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted...
Day 64: So your first/only instrument is the piano, how about a very short tutorial and show us what you can do? 17.03.2026 2:19
Robert Emery reassures a new learner that it’s never too late to start the piano and shares what someone might aspire to play. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audie...
Day 63: How do you deal with nerves? 16.03.2026 3:03
Robert Emery shares how he manages nerves before stepping on stage to conduct. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical m...
Day 62: How do you deal with the acoustics in a room? 16.03.2026 1:31
Robert Emery explains how conductors adapt when performing in rooms with challenging acoustics. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask...
Day 61: What is the layout of the orchestra? 16.03.2026 0:47
Robert Emery explains the traditional layout of an orchestra and why the instruments sit where they do. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted...
Day 60: What is one of your favourite pieces to conduct? 16.03.2026 1:00
Robert Emery shares one of his favourite pieces to conduct and explains why it’s so special to him. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to...
Day 59: Is there any point in faith? 16.03.2026 1:03
Robert Emery reflects on whether faith or belief has any place in music and performance. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about c...
Day 58: Show me some unusual things about an orchestra. 16.03.2026 1:46
Robert Emery shares some unusual and surprising facts about orchestras that most audiences never notice. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wante...
Day 57: If you weren’t a conductor, what career would you choose? 16.03.2026 1:01
Robert Emery shares which career he might have chosen if he weren’t a conductor. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical...
Day 56: Do you have a lucky charm? 16.03.2026 0:51
Robert Emery reveals whether he has a lucky charm before performances. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Prov...
Day 55: Why do orchestras play on a specific layout? 13.03.2026 1:31
Robert Emery explains why orchestras sit in a specific layout on stage. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real an...
Day 54: Who invented the piano? 13.03.2026 1:15
Robert Emery explains who invented the piano and why it changed music history. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing...
Day 53: Do you watch any other conductor and learn from them? 13.03.2026 1:31
Robert Emery explains why watching other conductors is an important part of learning. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Pro...
Day 52: What instruments do you play and how does it help you conduct? 13.03.2026 1:45
Robert Emery shares which instruments he plays and how they help his conducting. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providin...
Day 51: Can an orchestra play without a conductor? 13.03.2026 1:02
Robert Emery explains whether an orchestra can perform without a conductor. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing rea...
Day 50: What does a conductor do during a cadenza? 12.03.2026 1:06
Robert Emery explains what a conductor does during a soloist’s cadenza. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real an...
Day 49: Why are musical terms in Italian? 12.03.2026 1:16
Robert Emery explains why so many musical terms are written in Italian. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: ask@robertemery.com --- Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real an...
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