Hilarious Muti quotes

[mathias broucek]

Nice to see a conductor "keeping it real" and being so witty

Love the one about 22 year olds conducting the Missa Solemnis

http://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2014/02/muti-extends-cso-contract-through-2020/

[slarty]

I have a lot of time for this man. In saw him quite a bit In Milan when I was living near there. he has mellowed considerably since his Philharmonia days. Very interesting schedule for next season.
I hope he brings the Chicago to Europe next season.
Love the "Berlusconi" quote.

[richardfinegold]

Nice to see a conductor "keeping it real" and being so witty

Love the one about 22 year olds conducting the Missa Solemnis

http://chicagoclassicalreview.com/20...-through-2020/

Thanks for that

[richardfinegold]

I have a lot of time for this man. In saw him quite a bit In Milan when I was living near there. he has mellowed considerably since his Philharmonia days. Very interesting schedule for next season.
I hope he brings the Chicago to Europe next season.
Love the "Berlusconi" quote.

I mean, without culture, wouldn't there still be the great Italian food?

[amateur51]

Maestro Muti breaking Beecham's rules of rehearsal .... and amusing the orchestral players with his candour too

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AgfCW4r82A

[amateur51]

I mean, without culture, wouldn't there still be the great Italian food?

Don't Italians (Mediterraneans?)regard food and hospitality as an art form, even a simple bruschetta and a salad?

[slarty]

Don't Italians (Mediterraneans?)regard food and hospitality as an art form, even a simple bruschetta and a salad?

Absolutely Right! Am, Food to an Italian IS a part of the culture. I should know - been there - done it - am it (well 50% anyway).
BUT I am awful glad I don't live there anymore.