Robin Mitchell-Boyask:

>...leading candidate to succeed Wolfgang Sawallisch is the 42 year old,
>California-born, Royal Academy-trained David Robertson, who has been based
>in Paris most of his professional career....  Robertson was recently named
>"Conductor of the Year" my Musical American magazine, which described him
>as "the genuine article".

Please tell us more.  What kind of repertoire is he associated with? What
distinguishes his conducting? Does he have the extra-musical qualities
orchestra boards look for?

Jim Tobin