Possible Clues:

• Part of an orchestra conductor's job description?
• Get what's really going on
• Be aware of the facts as to how many runs have been made?
• What one on fiddle must do to be clear about situation?
• Maestro is required to get results
• Understand
• Understand what's what -- as might professional musician?
• Be well-informed
• Understand -- as should a conductor?
• The orchestra was in turmoil; the conductor didn't ___..