Being a conductor involves more than just waving a stick. The best ones know how to shape and sculpt the sound of an orchestra, getting the absolute best from the musicians. In the final part of a four part series, Classical 101â²s Boyce Lancaster and ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Music Director David Danzmayr continued their discussion about what makes a great performance and recordingâ¦and which conductors do it best, in his opinion. This week we discuss Gustavo Dudamel. Listen: In the Key of Danzmayr - Favorite Conductors - Gustavo Dudamel