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Alexander Melik-Pashayev
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Alexander Shamil'evich Melik-Pashayev (23 October 1905 - 18 June 1964) was a Soviet- (Armenian) conductor
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Conducting
Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...
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