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Death by Conductor’s Cane

Started by Eyebee · 10 months ago

While conducting the hymnal Te Deum for French King Louis XIV in 1687, Jean-Baptiste Lully was so focused in keeping the rhythm by banging a staff against the floor (this was the method before conductor’s baton came into use), that he struck his toe hard but refused t ... Continue reading »

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