Riccardo Muti, Music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

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Riccardo Muti, Music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra discusses the upcoming performance of Orff’s 'Carmina Burana' at Carnegie Hall’s opening night gala

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Carmina Burana
Carl Orff
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    1. YoshiyukiMukudai  10/08/2012 03:56 PM Report

      I agree with Muti's idea that Carmina Burana (first work I heard in an orchestra of international fame - it was Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal by Charles Dutoit in May 23rd, 1990) is a pessimistic work because of "Blanchefleur Et Helene" and repeated tragic ending with "O Fortune."

    2. YoshiyukiMukudai  10/08/2012 03:56 PM Report

      I agree with Muti's idea that Carmina Burana (first work I heard in an orchestra of international fame - it was Orchestre Symphonique de Montreal by Charles Dutoit in May 23rd, 1990) is a pessimistic work because of "Blanchefleur Et Helene" and repeated tragic ending with "O Fortune."

    3. SharkswithfrikingLazers  10/03/2012 08:38 PM Report

      As "The Driver" his comments about managing Italians and managing the most talented people were interesting.

      Perhaps they offer insight to his little fight after 19 years of employment.

      So what would be his EQ because we know his music intelligence is off the charts?

    4. sugar  10/03/2012 07:31 PM Report

      Charlie tried too hard to question Muti on a "personality" basis: he is a conductor, not a pop star/Hollywood name. He does his work, and does it very well. His responses to Charlie's questions were clearly honest and direct. Having followed his career since early days in Phila when I lived in DE, I have admired and respected this man and his abilities. Going from the magnificence of the Vienna Musikverein and its history to touring the world and ending up in CHI, he has had a spectacular career. As for "Carmina Burana" as an opener -- while, indeed, not Beethoven's Ninth, is a wonderful season opener at the request of the Board. Best wishes to him as he ends his career as Music Director in CHI and whatever fate decrees will follow. Comments from a devoted fan who hopes the CHI CD of Carmina will soon become available....

    5. REMant  10/03/2012 11:29 AM Report

      Mr Muti, like Simon Rattle on a while back, has had IMHO a very distinguished undistinguished career, if that makes any sense. They are undoubtedly doing the Orff because it is flashy, and the CSO is noted for being a very flashy orchestra, which, plus chorus, equals spectacle. In any case, how many tickets are left?

      But I don't know what the Philharmonia was complaining about, because he replaced Klemperer. Conductors, like band leaders, are as often labeled authoritarian as not, and in the Philharmonia's case Colin Davis and Guido Cantelli, who is is said locked the doors to the restrooms during rehearsals, were just as bad.