[比利时提琴家、指挥家,1885年生于根特,荷兰提琴家、作曲家约翰·史米特的学生,曾任比利时国际现代音乐协会主席、比利时音乐院管弦乐队指挥,芝加哥交响乐团指挥。——译者注] 确切的说,指挥是一件需要毕生学习的工作。我建议:打算以指挥作为终身工作的青年学生,要经常地听、思考、学习永不停顿。虽然我确实知道它看起来象是世界上最简单的事情。 它需要在许多方面有广博的知识,但是如果这种愿望不是结合着出色的才智,所有这些也就没有很大意义。指挥者必须精通他的艺术和技巧,这样他才足 [Belgian violinist, conductor, born in Ghent in 1885, violinist in the Netherlands, composer John Smite, former chairman of the Belgian International Modern Music Association, conductor of the Belgian Conservatory orchestra, conductor of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. - Translator’s Note] Specifically, the command is a need for lifelong learning. I suggest: young students who intend to command their lifelong work should never stop listening, thinking, or studying. Although I do know it looks like the easiest thing in the world. It requires extensive knowledge in many ways, but it does not make much sense if this desire is not combined with great intellect. The commander must be proficient in his art and skills, so that he is full