Jocelyn Wang wrote:

>...but if he still needs training wheels to get to the podium, then
>he isn't fit for the Cleveland Orchestra.

This theme has gone from "Welser-Most isn't good enough" to "he might not
be adequately mature." The last time I looked, Welser-Most is a full-scale
adult and should be treated and critiqued that way.

Also, Jocelyn's initial negativism was based on one live performance.
>From what I've heard, every one of my favorite artists has "blown it"
at least once in live performance.  Artists are human too.

Don Satz
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