Nick Perovich wrote:

>For what it's worth, let me quote Schoenberg on Walter: "A magnificent
>conductor, but a nasty creature who makes me feel sick whenever I think of
>him." Says Michael Tanner: "He cultivated a gentle, conciliatory manner
>which concealed a ruthless ambition and vindictiveness."

Schoenberg is a little like Alma Mahler -- you have to figure out his
inner motives before you can trust his remarks.  And who is Tanner?

Bill S