In a message dated 11/23/99 9:47:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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<< But then composers are often lousy conductors of their own symphonies
 (cf Stravinsky).  -Tim >>
 
You are correct when you say "often" but not always, as Gustav Mahler was one
of the finest conductors of his era.   Quite often he conducted his own
symphonies.  As for "Ole Ez" I would love to have been around to listen to
him read his own poetry during his earlier years.
 
--Bob Bowen