Nonverbal mechanisms of communication between the conductor and the choir in the process of musical interpretation

Abstract

Effective interaction between a conductor and a choir is impossible without a clear understanding and shared use of unified “language” and “symbolic” codes by all participants, as well as readiness for reciprocal feedback. According to O. Lesnyk, the complex of artistic and speech skills of a conductor includes the ability to communicate and express ideas, persuade, use nonverbal means of transmitting artistic information (manual-technological, compensatory), engage in dialogue or polylogue within an interpretive context, and convey artistic performance through one’s own embodiment, applying pedagogical acting potential, character, expressiveness, and emotional energy (Лесник, 2019, с. 193–194).