I had a similar experience a few years ago when Welser-Moest conducted the St. Louis Symphony. I have never found the SLSO to sound bombastic, but I found Welser-Moest brought precision, detail, and an overall refinement to the SLSO. This single experience contrast to other opinions on the list, who see Welser-Moest's appointment to the Cleveland as a let down. "Stuart Karow" <[log in to unmask]>