Bob Chen wrote:

>Mr. Stumpf forgets the San Francisco Symphony, which, in my opinion, is a
>better orchestra than the L.A.  Phil.  And I'm an Angelino!  I'd still put
>L.A.  in the top-10, but I'm not sure which orchestra I'd bump.  The LSO,
>maybe?

The SFSO of 10-15 years ago was not as good as the LAPO.  On the other
hand, in the 40s it was better...they had Monteux.  I think the SFSO has
regained its comparative edge since Tilson-Thomas took over.

Peace from he who is stumpf
aka Sisyphus