Hi Dieter
How could I forget Blomstedt & Berglund ? When he was in Bournemouth I became good friends with the latter.
Good to watch for a "difference" - he was left handed and it took some orchestras a little time to get used to him. Brilliant in Sibelius and especially (his much underrated) Shostakovich. His 11th Symphony is special - he believed inn it as music not just as Soviet posturing. Also his Nielsen 5th is one of the best.
Best of all his son has a vineyard in France , an excellent red (well tested).
I have recently acquired Blomstedt's new Stenhammer - quite magnificent. And he is only 90 years old and , like wine, will get better with age !
Take care
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