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Robert Emery shares some memorable stories from elevators while touring.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explores whether music can really help plants grow.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals one of the strangest musical instruments ever invented.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explains whether an orchestra can perform while moving and how it 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 storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explores classical music inspired by space and the wonders of the universe.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reflects on the achievement that has made him proudest in his career.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals which orchestra he would most love to 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 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether he would choose Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, or Richard Wagner, and explains why.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals whether one of his most memorable stories happened in Italy.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether anyone can become a conductor with the right training and dedication.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explains the journey to becoming a professional conductor.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals whether he has ever seen a pianist dramatically slam the piano lid shut.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares the weirdest stage accident he has witnessed 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. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals whether he has ever seen a musician faint in the middle of 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 storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares the strangest costume he has ever worn for 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. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals whether a concert has ever taken an unexpected fiery turn.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery recalls a memorable technical disaster during a live concert and how everyone recovered.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether animals have ever interrupted a live 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. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals the funniest wrong note he has ever heard during 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 storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether a wardrobe malfunction has ever interrupted one of his performances.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals the fascinating collection of items you'll find on his desk.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explains the challenges of conducting an orchestra for the very first time.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether performing in the heat of Palermo is more challenging as a British conductor.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals the golden rule for keeping perfect rhythm in a fast-paced musical 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 storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery takes you inside the percussion section and explains what makes it so unique.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it's really like backstage during a 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. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery sits down with Claudio for a special Maestro-to-Maestro conversation.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares what he likes to do in his free time while 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 Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals where orchestras rehearse and what those rehearsal venues are really like.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares the biggest challenges of life as a touring conductor.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explains what it's like doing a soundcheck on stage when the temperature reaches 41°C.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares why he loves working with the Symphony Orchestra Basel and what makes the orchestra so special.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals why a simple pencil sharpener is one of the most important tools an orchestral musician can own.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery presents another mysterious orchestral object and challenges you to guess what it is.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a rain stick is and explains how it creates the sound of falling rain.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery presents another mystery orchestral object and invites you to guess what it does.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a double bass stand is and explains why bass players use one.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery challenges you to identify yet another mysterious piece of orchestral equipment.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a tuba mute is and explains how it changes the instrument's sound.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery presents another unusual orchestral item and challenges you to identify 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 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a guiro is and explains how it adds a unique sound to the 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. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery challenges you to guess the purpose of another mysterious orchestral object.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a trombone stand is and explains why brass players use one.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery puts another unusual orchestral item to the test and challenges you to identify 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 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals what a plexi screen is and why orchestras sometimes use one.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery challenges you to guess the purpose of a mysterious orchestral object.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery explains the biggest challenges of touring and performing during a heatwave.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery reveals his favourite way to travel while on tour and why he prefers 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 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares how he copes with homesickness while touring.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', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Robert Emery shares whether he has ever had a baton-related accident on 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 musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and  entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.Click here to see Robert's other series: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Classical Connections⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music Trivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.