What does an orchestra conductor actually do?

Описание: Here is my version of an Orchestra Conducting 101 video, I wanted to give you a personal take on some basics about orchestra conducting, from what physical things we need (like batons and scores, and why I can't find a baton that's comfortable grrr), the conducting patterns we show and why, and the difference between the conducting process in rehearsals vs in concerts. Hopefully you'll leave convinced that we have a real job and don't just wave our arms uncontrollably.
Also, if you want more specific information about some of the aspects I mention in passing, here are some other videos I've done on conducting:

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know more specifics on what exactly we show (tempo, dynamics, articulation, etc)?
Can an orchestra play without a conductor?    • Can an orchestra play without a conductor?  

have a look inside some of my conducting scores to see what conductors mark & why?
Flipping through my conducting scores    • Flipping through my conducting scores: wha...  

two very different conductors working on the same piece and how different the results are?
Same music, different conductor (Kleiber vs Bernstein)    • Same symphony, different conductor: you'll...  

timestamps for the people
00:00 Intro
00:57 What does a conductor need? Conducting batons & scores
04:48 Conducting patterns and technique
09:04 Conducting in rehearsals vs conducting in concert