Ask The Maestro is your daily front-row seat to the hidden world of classical music.
Conductor Robert Emery steps onto the podium to answer the questions you’ve always wondered about — from the drama of the orchestra to the secrets behind the score.
Engaging and straight to the point, each episode uncovers the stories, traditions, and secrets of the concert hall — one question at a time. Listen daily and stay curious.
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Robert Emery shares three things he always carries with him while on tour.
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Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.
Click here to see Robert's other series: Classical Connections (https://www.robertemery.com/classical-connections) and Music Trivia (https://www.robertemery.com/music-trivia).
29 Oct 2026
Day 302: Who's Actually the Highest Paid on Stage?
Robert Emery explains who can actually earn the most money on stage during a concert.
Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro (https://www.robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro)
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Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.
Click here to see Robert's other series: Classical Connections (https://www.robertemery.com/classical-connections) and Music Trivia (https://www.robertemery.com/music-trivia).
28 Oct 2026
Day 301: The Biggest Lie About Conductors
Robert Emery reveals the biggest misconception people have about conductors.
Got a music-related question? Send it over to Robert Emery to be answered on Ask The Maestro: robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro (https://www.robertemery.com/ask-the-maestro)
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Robert Emery is a conductor, presenter, and lifelong musical storyteller. Through 'Ask The Maestro', he answers the questions audiences have always wanted to ask about classical music. Providing real answers from the podium — direct, informal, and entertaining — he blends his expertise with humour, honesty, and real backstage insight.
Click here to see Robert's other series: Classical Connections (https://www.robertemery.com/classical-connections) and Music Trivia (https://www.robertemery.com/music-trivia).
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