His sensitivity and profound understanding of music cannot be matched. Osawa is an excellent model conductor since every movement of his hands is precise and conveys a clear message to the players. His conducting techniques are among the best. For those who would like to learn basic conducting techniques, he provides a good example because his every move has meaning. Effort is vital in music and so is talent.
Music is intangible and a feeling for music requires instinct.
Of course, it is futile if one has the talent but does not nurture it or work hard. Your father, Dr Yip Wai-hong, is the founder of Yip's Children's Choir. Yes, he gave me many opportunities to sing in the choir and later to play solo violin in front of an audience. When the time came for me to decide whether to choose music or conventional studies, he let me be boss. He gave me advice and helped me analyse the pros and cons on either side.