János Kovács

“For a conductor to become the prima donna of the world, for his baton, like some mythical magic wand, to lure thousands into theatres and concert halls – this is a triumph of the twentieth century, perhaps its greatest artistic wonder. It took centuries for the mere time-beater – who once directed the orchestra from behind his violin or harpsichord – to evolve into that special kind of artist who is at once the humble servant of