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Igor Stravinsky

Conductors' careers are made for the most part with 'Romantic' music. 'Classic' music eliminates the conductor we do not remember him in it.

Igor Stravinsky

Romantic

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Stravinsky is saying that conductors become famous mainly by leading Romantic-era music, which often allows for personal interpretation and expression. In contrast, Classical music is more structured and precise, leaving less room for a conductor's individual style, so they tend to be forgotten.

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