Possible Clues:

• Eminent musician taking moment to mop up tears, sadly
• Whiz
• Symphony leader
• Big Eddy's out of line and ultimately lacking genius
• One waving a baton
• Sister almost comprehending Spanish is a great musician
• Report seaman holding expert up
• Old movie star we will leave having upset gold expert
• Band backed trio appearing without one conductor
• Director of pit lifted tons in gold layer