CLEAN : LONG PROFILE: Daniel Barenboim, the legendary Israeli-Argentinean maestro

What does the speaker demonstrate about the role of a conductor?

• The conductor has absolute control over the orchestra.

• The conductor's role is largely symbolic and powerless.

• The conductor is responsible for composing the music.

• The conductor decides the seating arrangement of the orchestra.

What surprises the speaker about their career?

• That they have never conducted an orchestra.

• That they have never performed the same piece twice.

• That people still want to hear them play after 60 years.

• That they have only performed in Vienna.

What message does the Vienna Philharmonic want to convey?

• Live music is essential and should be revived.

• Music should only be experienced in large venues.

• Music is best enjoyed through recordings.

• Only classical music is worth performing live.

Why does the speaker dislike the word 'career' in music?

• It means musicians should compete with each other.

• It indicates that musicians should retire early.

• It suggests musicians should only play one genre.

• It implies a musician's journey has an end point.

What is the origin of the word 'career' as mentioned by the speaker?

• It originates from the Italian word for 'race'.

• It is derived from the Spanish word 'Carrera'.

• It comes from the French word for 'path'.

• It is based on the German word for 'journey'.

What caution does the speaker give about dealing with others in music?

• It should become a strict ideology.

• It must not become an ideology.

• It should be ignored completely.

• It should be the main focus of music.

What is emphasized as important in the final section?

• Turning music into a competitive sport.

• Maintaining the essence of music and art.

• Focusing solely on digital music production.

• Eliminating all traditional music forms.