Ionarts-at-Large: A Blend of Riccardo Muti

Riccardo Muti gets bravos just for bowing before the concert. He does it so stylishly, granted. He bows, moves, even stands, certainly conducts with grace, aloof dignity. The crease of his trousers always seems to fall just right. It’s magical. Much like his hair. He’s the master of the gorgeously homogenized blend (vowel interchangeable, on occasion), and creates great nuance within that broad