In this three part series, Ben explores what it is a conductor actually does. The tools, techniques and traditions they work with, and what happens to music making when we don't have them.

Starting Sunday 5th March at 11pm on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Sounds

Episode 1: The Conductor’s Fingerprint

Episode 2: An Orchestra’s True Colours

Episode 3: A Leader is Made

Produced by Freya Hellier

Exec: Steven Rajam

An Overcoat Media Production