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by gmat_perfect » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:03 pm
It is the mark of a superior conductor that he or she has the authority to insist, even with a top orchestra, that rehearsal work must be intensified. This authority cannot simply be claimed, the conductor must earn it by winning the orchestra's respect for the artistic interpretations he or she is currently pursuing.

In taking the position outlined, the author presupposes which one of the following?

(A) Superior conductors devise different interpretations of composition for each orchestra with which they perform it.
(B) Superior conductors are perfectionists who are never satisfied with any performance even by a top orchestra.
(C) Top orchestras are always ready to put in additional work on rehearsals if the conductor considers additional rehearsing necessary.
(D) Top orchestras can appreciate the merits of an interpretation even before they have brought it to full realization.
(E) Even top orchestras are not always led by superior conductors.

Why A is not the answer?

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by hardik.jadeja » Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:53 pm
Pick D.

The argument says that if a conductor want to earn the authority to insist that rehearsal work must be intensified, then he/she much earn the respect of the orchestra with his/her the artistic interpretations.

Negate D - If top(or any) orchestra cannot understand the merits of an interpretation the conductor is currently pursuing, then a conductor can never win the orchestra's respect for his/her artistic interpretations.

Option A says that superior conductors devise different interpretations of composition for each orchestra with which they perform. The number of orchestra with which the conductors perform or the number of composition they prepare is out of scope.

Hope that helps..