Doris Howe wrote: >For economy of movement I think Sir Adrian Boult came top. Anyone else >ever see him? Only ever on TV. He based his minimal style on that of Nikisch with whom he studied. He also used the longest baton I have ever seen. Almost a snooker cue. Tony Duggan, England. Mahler recordings survey: http://www.musicweb.uk.net/Mahler/index.html