Donald Satz wrote:

>What does "earned his dues" mean? And, what is the close connection between
>leading the Pops and leading the BSO beyond the fact that Lockhart wouldn't
>have to make a residential move? I don't have any opinion of Lockhart one
>way or another, but I would hope that the BSO would pick a conductor who
>has "shined" in the pure classical repertoire.

We may get a chance to find out in time. Lockhart started this year, I
think, as music director of the Utah Symphony.

Roger Hecht