"Conducting or Directing?" is the book of a practitioner that incorporates experiences from over 60 years of work as a conductor and teacher. Kurt Redel provides a concise yet comprehensive and illustrative presentation of the technical foundations of conducting, complemented by many practical exercises and tips, including those on interpretation and rehearsal work. Both beginners and advanced learners will benefit from these insights, and music critics, scholars, teachers, and interested amateurs will also gain highly informative insights into the craft and art of conducting.