Janos Gereben ([log in to unmask]) wrote:

>Oh, and concertmaster Jonathan Carney has it easy.  The orchestra is tuned
>:by an associate, Gaby Lester, allowing the "leader" to enter to applause
>:and take his seat without doing any "work."

Janos, as I'm sure you know, "leader" is the British term; I'm nbot sure
why you put it in quotes.

Also I can't ever recall seeing the leader of a British orchestra "tune"
the orchestra.

Deryk Barker
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