Portrait of the artist: Edward Gardner, conductor

'Orchestras are going to become more female – boys aren't learning instruments'Describe your route into conducting.I sang in choirs as a boy. I started at Gloucester cathedral and remained a singer right through to my mid-20s. I loved the teamwork element. But what really got me thinking about becoming a conductor was watching my first operas. I couldn't believe music and drama could be so closely intertwined.What was your big breakthrough?A very big one came in my 20s. I was at the Salzburg ...

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