Robin Mitchell-Boyask wrote:

>John Deacon wonders why Americans are down on Muti as an opera conductor.

Perhaps I'm opening myself up for slaughter, but I have enjoyed many of
the Muti recordings I've heard.  Most of them are not opera.  Prior to his
arrival in Philadelphia I admit I had not paid much attention, but I've
found many of the recordings I have heard with Philadelphia interesting,
and frequently have new insight for me.

>Beyond taste, I also find his conduct to raise serious questions about his
>judgement and personality.  I'm not sure how much Europeans are aware of
>what happened here; it was pretty ugly.

Wow, I wonder what your referring to.

>But, in general, the main question is Muti's suitability to hold a major
>position with an orchestra in this country.  Has he learned anything in the
>past seven years? From the various hissy fits he's pulled over the past
>year or so, I don't think so.

I feel like an outsider now.  Am I alone?

Regards,
Tom Connor