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Ask The Maestro
by Robert Emery
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 [email protected]
Episodes
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Day 289: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - A Funny Roadtrip Conversation
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, sharing another funny road trip conversation with his fellow travellers! 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...
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Day 288: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - The Calm Before the Frankfurt Storm
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, capturing the calm moments before the big performance in Frankfurt! 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...
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Day 287: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - Roadtrip to Frankfurt with the Best People
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, sharing a quick glimpse of the road trip to Frankfurt with some great company! Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro --- Robert...
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Day 286: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - Crazy Busy Day in Berlin
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour in Berlin, proving that even the videos can run a little behind schedule! 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...
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Day 285: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - Under the Beautiful Chandliers in Hannover
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, shows the stunning venue in Hannover, from its grand interiors, its lovely piano, to its beautiful chandeliers. Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro:...
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Day 284: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - A Little Tired but Still in Tune!
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, where the days are long, the energy is running low, but the music must go on for the next show! 🎶😴 Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro:...
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Day 283: Life on Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 Tour - The Many, Many Vehicles 😱
Robert Emery takes you behind the scenes of the Kosmos & Orchestra 2026 tour, showing just how many vehicles it takes to keep everything moving! 😱 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…
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Day 282: Do Conductors Memorise EVERYTHING?
Robert Emery explains whether conductors really memorise everything they 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...
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Day 281: 3 Backstage Secrets Nobody Tells You
Robert Emery reveals three backstage secrets that audiences rarely hear about. 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…
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Day 280: How Many Rehearsal Hours per Concert?
Robert Emery explains how many hours of rehearsal typically go into preparing for a concert. 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...
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Day 279: Tails or All-Black — Conductor Style Pick
Robert Emery picks between tails and an all-black outfit for a conductor's style. 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...
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Day 278: How Big Is a 'Full' Orchestra Really?
Robert Emery explains what a 'full' orchestra actually looks like and how many musicians it can include. 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…
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Day 277: My Worst Habit on the Podium
Robert Emery shares his worst habit when he is on the podium. 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'…
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Day 276: 3 Mistakes Every New Conductor Makes
Robert Emery reveals three common mistakes that new conductors make. 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...
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Day 275: No Score or Blindfolded — Which Is Worse?
Robert Emery compares conducting without a score with conducting blindfolded and chooses which would be worse. 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...
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Day 274: Was Beethoven Actually Deaf for This?
Robert Emery explores whether Beethoven was already deaf when he composed this particular work. 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...
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Day 273: The Piece I'm Sick of Conducting
Robert Emery shares the piece he has become tired of conducting. 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…
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Day 272: What Does a Conductor's Baton Cost?
Robert Emery reveals how much a conductor's baton can actually cost. 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...
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Day 271: 3 Composers Who Were Actually Unhinged
Robert Emery highlights three composers whose behaviour was anything but conventional. 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....
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Day 270: The Loudest Instrument Isn't What You Think
Robert Emery reveals which orchestral instrument produces more volume than you might expect. 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...
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Day 269: What Audiences Do That Drives Me Mad
Robert Emery shares the things audiences do during concerts that drive him mad. 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...
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Day 268: The Longest Piece I've Ever Conducted
Robert Emery reveals the longest piece he has ever conducted. 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'…
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Day 267: Studio or Live — The Real Answer
Robert Emery compares studio recordings with live performances and gives his honest answer. 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…
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Day 265: The Most Annoying Sound in a Concert Hall
Robert Emery reveals the sound that he finds most annoying in a concert hall. 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…
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Day 264: How Many Musicians for Mahler?
Robert Emery explains how many musicians are needed to perform Mahler's larger orchestral works. 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...
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Day 263: Mozart or Beethoven — Pick One
Robert Emery picks between Mozart and Beethoven and explains his choice. 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...
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Day 262: Can Conductors Even Think?!
Robert Emery answers the question of whether conductors can actually think while conducting. 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...
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Day 261: Your 1st Piece of Classical Music?
Robert Emery reveals the first piece of classical music he ever played or performed. 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....
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Day 260: Can an Orchestra Play in the Round?
Robert Emery explains how an orchestra can perform with the audience seated all around it. 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…
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Day 259: What's the Thing I Hate About Touring?
Robert Emery shares the thing he dislikes most about life on tour. 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...
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Day 258: How to Produce a Tour - Ticket Selling
Robert Emery reveals how ticket sales are managed and what goes into selling tickets for a concert tour. 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…
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Day 257: How to Produce a Tour - Technical
Robert Emery explains the technical planning and coordination needed to bring a concert tour to the stage. 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...
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Day 256: How to Produce a Tour - Finances & Budget
Robert Emery breaks down how finances and budgets are planned and managed for a concert tour. 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...
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Day 255: How to Produce a Tour - The Artworks
Robert Emery explains how artwork is created and managed when producing a concert tour. 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....
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Day 254: How to Produce a Tour - Venue Management
Robert Emery explains how venues are managed and coordinated throughout a concert tour. 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....
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Day 253: How to Produce a Tour - The Venues
Robert Emery explains how venues are selected and coordinated when producing a full concert tour. 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...
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Day 252: Has AI changed music production?
Robert Emery shares his thoughts on how artificial intelligence has changed music production. 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...
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Day 251: Do performers hear music differently from audiences?
Robert Emery explains whether performers hear music differently from the audience. 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.…
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Day 250: Which composer had the strangest pet?
Robert Emery shares which composer had the strangest pet and the story behind it. 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...
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Day 249: Conducting the Unrehearsed?
Robert Emery reveals what it's like conducting an orchestra with little or no rehearsal. 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....
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Day 248: Does an Orchestra Need to Like You?
Robert Emery explains whether an orchestra needs to like its conductor to perform at its best. 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...
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Day 247: Nature Sounds in Classical Music?
Robert Emery explores how composers have recreated the sounds of nature in classical 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…
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Day 246: Recording Classical vs Pop
Robert Emery explains the biggest differences between recording classical music and pop 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...
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Day 245: Better Live Than Recorded?
Robert Emery shares why he believes nothing compares to hearing music performed live. 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....
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Day 244: Why Play with Eyes Closed?
Robert Emery explains why some musicians perform with their eyes closed. 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...
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Day 243: What If Someone Plays Wrong?
Robert Emery reveals what happens when someone plays the wrong note during a 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....
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Day 242: How Do Musicians Memorize Everything?
Robert Emery explains how professional musicians memorize so much 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...
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Day 241: When a Soloist Starts Early…
Robert Emery explains what happens when a soloist comes in too early. 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...
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Day 240: Do Musicians Watch Each Other?
Robert Emery reveals how much musicians watch and react to one another during a 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...
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Day 239: Does Mood Change the Sound?
Robert Emery explains whether a conductor's mood can influence the sound of an orchestra. 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....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 [email protected]
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