What is the difference between a Maestro and a Conductor of an orchestra?
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"Maestro" is an unofficial term, the Italian word meaning "master", which could be used for pretty much any leading musician (usually used only in the context of Classical music). A conductor is one who conducts the orchestra or choir.
Nov 03 2009, 12:16 PM
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One is the leader of the orchestra while the other can also be a car. The Austin Conductor I think...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_Maestro