I've just heard that John McGlinn is dead.
I know just how devastated you are over his death.
No more cryptic postings about a certain conductor.
I can reveal now that he was indeed the Fat Conductor of Limited Talent and Limitless Ego. This is not the place or time to be his critic and I, as one who worked with him for nearly 20 years, am most likely his largest critic. I think his SHOW BOAT is a great achievement, but I'm also aware of his failings as scholar, researcher, musician and friend. I believe I am most saddened by the fact that the breach in our friendship is now irreparable and that his inner demons, of which there were many ugly ones, prevented him from having the helluva career his ego craved and the financial security his extravagance required.
Danny Burstein just emailed me and I know he and Rebecca are very sad, as are many of the talented performers John worked with.