New Conductor

[oberon]

I see we are to have a new conductor next week, Faycal Karoui who is a protege of Michel Plasson. Looks like NYCB is beginning the quest for a new music director.

I remember when Quinn first stepped on the podium as a guest, I liked her alot. She seemed to be pushing the dancers in what used to be a "fast" company but had slowed down a bit, back up to speed. Also at that time Kristjan Jarvi guested and was excellent; I hope he might get another shot.

[ViolinConcerto]

Some of Quinn's tempi have been so fast as to be nearly undanceable. One of Bouder's 1st performances of "Ballo della Regina" was like that. She managed to finish -- beautifully -- somehow -- once again showing what an outstanding dancer she is.

[rchamp]

Some of Quinn's tempi have been so fast as to be nearly undanceable.  One of Bouder's 1st performances of "Ballo della Regina" was like that.  She managed to finish -- beautifully -- somehow -- once again showing what an outstanding dancer she is.

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Just for the record, Andrea Quinn has never conducted Ballo della Regina!

[ViolinConcerto]

I will do what I can to check on that performance, but my recollection is that it was Quinn -- last Spring season.

[ViolinConcerto]

Rchamp, I bow to your vastly superior knowledge and/or memory. You're absolutely right. It was either Kaplow or Moredock. According to the rules of the site, I can't tell you how I learned this because it's technically hearsay, but the source, as they say, was impeccable.