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Montreal Symphony

I just heard a cryptic note on our local classical music station, "Selection by Charles Dutoit (sp?) and the Montreal Symphony, recently broken up."

Can anyone give the details of this statement? It can be interpreted many ways. I have a recording by them of Debussy, a set which is one of the great recordings of all time. Victor Campos used to broadcast it on "Adventures in Sound." A great time was to attend the Grand Prix and catch the Symphony in the evening, and then dine in "Old Montreal." Bien sur...
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While I don't know all the details Mr. Dutoit was known for his ability to be "tough" with his musicians and apparently one or more of them lodged a complaint some time ago. I guess the incident was reviewed by the powers that be and Charlie was found to be in the wrong. I guess he felt that his style of management did not mesh with the current culture so he left (or maybe he was asked to leave...)
Never the less Dutoit and the MSO have put out some wonderful work which will live on indefinately...
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