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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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aida_w
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"Dutoit quits after accusations" says the July issue of GRAMMOPHONE.
If you want I e-mail you the full article.
I think this is really a shame. Dutoit was one of the greatest with that orchestra. His Rite Of Spring recording with MSO for me is by far the best available.
sugarbrie
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Yes, Some great recordings by Dutoit and Montreal together.
dacostab
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If you can find it, get the video "The Maestro and the Diva" - Dutoit and the MSO with Nathalie Choquette. It is
hilarious, and I really enjoyed the singing.
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