THEORETICAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE ART OF CONDUCTING AND MODERN APPROACHES

This article analyzes the theoretical foundations of the art of conducting, its stages of formation, and its significance in modern musical education and performance. Aspects such as the main methodological approaches to conducting, the culture of working with a score, and methods of creative communication with the orchestra are covered on a scientific basis. At the same time, new approaches emerging in conducting with the development of musical technologies in the 21st century - the use of multimedia resources, digital scores, online ensemble management, and interactive teaching methods - are analyzed based on practical examples. The article is of theoretical and practical importance for specialists, students, and musicologists conducting research in the field of conducting.