I've spent over two decades conducting major orchestras and ballet companies. So, when TÁR was released, I watched it expecting to see a film about classical music. But TÁR isn’t only that. While the world-building is extraordinary, at its core, TÁR is a film about power and abuse, with classical music as the pressure cooker. Significant spoilers ahead. This one digs into how some of the film’s strongest scenes actually work. So if you haven’t seen TÁR yet, you may want to