Long before Cate Blanchett wowed us with her highly physicalised podium technique in Tar, the Lithuanian Mirga GražinytÄ-Tyla was doing the same in real life with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
She stepped down as principal conductor last year, but continues to appear with them as principal guest conductor. Publicity photos of her depict a whirlwind of activity and indeed her high-octane gestural style is the hallmark of her conducting.
