Originally posted by Sir Velo
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James Loughran recorded an extremely fine and well acclaimed series of Beethoven (and Brahms) symphonies in the 80s. 
)Why on earth did he leave the Hallé? That was a move too far both for him and (IMHO) for them.
Here's a nice little story about Jimmy - Silvestri the Sorcerer's Apprentice:
When a coffee break is called, the Principal Conductor (or a guest conductor) has his coffee delivered to his room by one of the orchestral attendants. The assistant conductor is unlikely to enjoy the same privilege and has to `queue up with the boys'.
One young assistant, frustrated at always finding himself at the back of the queue, hit on an idea to remedy the situation.
Stopping in the middle of a phrase, he threw down his baton, called out “Coffee break!” and, jumping off the rostrum, raced for the canteen.
Only the double bass player nearest to the side door beat him to it. He was second in the queue!
The bass player grinned at him knowingly and turned to place his order.
“Seventy four coffees, please Miss!”
One young assistant, frustrated at always finding himself at the back of the queue, hit on an idea to remedy the situation.
Stopping in the middle of a phrase, he threw down his baton, called out “Coffee break!” and, jumping off the rostrum, raced for the canteen.
Only the double bass player nearest to the side door beat him to it. He was second in the queue!
The bass player grinned at him knowingly and turned to place his order.
“Seventy four coffees, please Miss!”
HS (better get back on topic before teacher raps my knuckles!)
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