FILE PHOTO: Conductor Ewan Campbell uses a specially developed baton which opens up the orchestra to blind musicians, transmitting its movements to vibrating bands worn on violinist Abie Baker's ...

Batons in action . Want to check out baton-wielding styles of the conductors in this story? Here are some opportunities: San Francisco Ballet: "Nutcracker" through Dec. 27, War Memorial Opera ...

The conductor uses the device as they would a regular baton. Sensors inside the baton detect different kinds of movement, including direction and acceleration, and turn it into vibrations.

Without consciousness, an AI robot conductor is no more musically useful than a trained dog waving a stick. It might follow ...

The conductor starts and stops an ensemble, guides tempo and dictates style. Conductors keep time using a baton, and the movements they use change based on the style of the piece, how many beats there ...

The Australian-born conductor and longtime violinist started at Midcoast Symphony Orchestra 20 years ago after hearing about an opening at a conductor’s retreat.

A flourish of the baton from this conductor was meant to cue an oboe – but something far more dramatic happened, resulting in a ‘heart attack’ moment for a soloist on stage. Star Czech violinist Pavel ...

The movements were stored separately for each robot. Each one learned to keep the beat and indicate changes in dynamics. Robot conductor takes charge at Dresden Symphony Orchestra ...