<p>On this day in 1909, Bela Bartok conducted a performance of the scherzo from his second orchestral suite, marking the only time he ever conducted any orchestra in concert. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the composer's orchestral maneuvers.</p>

On this day in 1909, Bela Bartok conducted a performance of the scherzo from his second orchestral suite, marking the only time he ever conducted any orchestra in concert. On today's "A Classical Day in the Life", we explore the composer's orchestral maneuvers.

Bartok's Only Conducting Experience: "A Classical Day in the Life" for January 2

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Critical Karaoke is a monthly (hour-long) radio show about music and the ideas it inspires. We also produce daily (two-minute) music history segments titled "A Day in the Life."

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Bartok's Only Conducting Experience: "A Classical Day in the Life" for January 2

Bartok's Only Conducting Experience: "A Classical Day in the Life" for January 2