There are some famous composer conductors as well ... Times critic Andrew Clark neatly sums up the role of the modern conductor. But conductors of the kind he describes are a relatively recent ...

Culture of Moscow talked to the Artistic Director and Principal Conductor of the Novaya Rossiya State Symphony Orchestra about the popularity of classical music in the modern world, creative meetings ...

Andres Orozco-Estrada is one of the most exciting conductors around. The Colombian has garnered rave reviews for his exuberance and his ability to connect with musicians and concertgoers.

Classical music is rooted in Western Europe. But these days, some of the world's most innovative orchestra conductors come from Latin America. The best known is Venezuela's Gustavo Dudamel.