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Classical orchestras frequently performed without conductors
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The image of a maestro waving a baton in front of an orchestra wasn't always standard. In early classical performances, the ensemble was usually just led by the lead violinist or the person sitting at the keyboard, aggressively nodding their head to keep everyone in time. The dedicated, baton-wielding conductor was a later, highly dramatized invention.
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