published in The Age January 18, 2023 — 2.40pm
This article was a fascinating description of how a professional conductor trained a brilliant Aussie actor Cate Blanchett for her role as Lydia Tár in the movie Tár, just released in USA at the end of 2022. So what does an actor need to learn to be authentic in the performance of a Mahler Symphony with a top symphony orchestra? A fascinating article for all conductors to read.
I Taught Cate Blanchett How To Conduct
Tar starring Aussie actor Cate Blanchett has brought into public conversation the process of how a conductor releases a performance. I have enjoyed the reviews, interviews of Cate and the speech she gave when receiving an award in Florida in January 2023.
This film was released in USA in October 2022, but has not been released in Australia at the time of writing this post.
Two key observations Cate made about being a conductor and being involved in this project:
process and collaboration
Her summary of the film is “it just is”.
Review Cate’s own words through clicking on this link to Classic FM article ‘I didn’t base the character of Lydia Tár on anyone’ – Cate Blanchett in conversation with Classic FM 19th January 2023 – click here