Tai Chi on the beat

Six famous Danes got their life challenge by classical music. In just five weeks they were challanged by learn how to direct the DR Symphony Orchestra through a selection of classical works.

In order to become better directors in front of the orchestra's 99 musicians, the six conductor sprouts was acquainted with several different training disciplines, including Tai Chi.

As participant in the conducter competition Maestro actress Gitte Nielsen received instruction in basic Tai Chi exercises. The aim was to pace down Gittes high tempo a bit. Thus she became more capable to master tempo changes in the classical works she conducted with the DR Symphony Orchestra - and came in 2nd best of the six participants.

Gitte Nielsen met Tai Chi in beautiful surroundings at The Royal Cast Collection.

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Gitte Nielsen under Tai Chi instruction during Maestro