I taught Cate Blanchett how to conduct an orchestra
For her new drama, the actor threw herself into the role of musician Lydia Tár – but the transformation was gruelling, says her coach.
I met Cate Blanchett four years ago, when we were introduced by a mutual friend. We realised then that we had both worked with theatre director Katie Mitchell who we greatly admired.
Fast-forward to 2020, and I was conducting one of Katie’s shows for the Royal Opera House, so I dropped Cate a line to invite her along. After watching the performance, she said: “I can’t believe you’ve been in touch, there’s something I’d love to talk to you about.”
The Telegraph London
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