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Paul S wrote:

One of the nice things about "semi-amateur" ensembles is the freshness and enthusiasm they can bring to a performance.

Oh, yes. It is true. In some cases the "semi-amateur" orchestras sound like in-shoot behavior of a model-beginner who came from third world country (are they left anywhere?) and has no experience about modeling routine. If the girl had some natural behavioral talent then the shooting session was like feeding a wild cheetah – juts share uncivilized and unadulterated beauty… Very seldom happens, the same with the orchestras.

Paul S wrote:

I have often thought that this is how some of the "power conductors", like Furtwangler and Walter, etc.  get the most from an "established" orchestra, namely by making them forget about themselves.

Here we go! THAT was THE question!!!

Paul S wrote:

Of course, BSO is hardly "semi-amateur

I was not talking about BSO. The BSO is Boston Symphony –the professional orchestra.  The Benjamin Zander’s orchestra is Boston Philharmonic - very different band with very different play.

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