tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8060605.post-90748456771998551942007-10-23T23:08:00.000+01:002007-10-23T23:08:00.000+01:00I thank you, Pliable.<BR/><BR/>Yes, Muti is often "slick".<BR/><BR/>My personal problem with Muti is that he is unable to develop and maintain a beautiful orchestral sound, which makes him a poor candidate to be permanent conductor of an orchestra with special sound qualities.<BR/><BR/>The sound picture Muti carries in his head is not apt, I believe, for much of the orchestral repertory. Muti seeks brilliance above all else--and, often, he obtains it, at the expense of other qualities.<BR/><BR/>I thank you again for your response.<BR/><BR/>AndrewDrew80http://www.blogger.com/profile/17848576924497372868noreply@blogger.com