“Ennio Nicotra was able to instruct me on the clarity of the gesture, which must be simultaneously expressive and an exact reference for the whole orchestra.
To what gestures does the orchestra react with unequivocal compactness without misunderstanding the conductor’s intentions?… How can I keep the orchestral tempo constant?… how can I speed it up or brake it suddenly?… With what gesture can I suggest an atmosphere, a color to the instrumentalists?… Basically, Maestro Nicotra shared Ilya Musin’s achievements with me..”
Andrea Battistoni - Tokyo Philharmonic chief conductor
Teatro Regio Torino Chief conductor
