Sicklist: Dohnanyi’s out again
mainNo sooner did he conduct the Elektra revival at La Scala than Christoph von Dohnanyi, 89, pulled out of the second performance yesterday.
He was replaced at a few hours’ notice by Markus Stenz, who is presently rehearsing the Kurtag world premiere, Fin de partie.
The orchestra gave him a standing ovation, not a common occurrence at La Scala.
I envy anyone who had the chance to attend each maestro’s performance at La Scala. Donhanyi’s Strauss is second to none. And Stenz is a marvelous musician. His Mozart C minor Mass in Utah last season, was an absolutely superb performance from that very fine orchestra and chorus.
This is undignified. CvD should just retire
Maybe you should just shut up.