No sooner had the cheers faded for James Levine's arrival at the Met podium Thursday than a shout rang out from the balcony: "Bravo, maestro!"" sparking a second ovation warmer than the first. Pre-performance applause often signals gratitude for past glories. In this case, it was only a preview...
SOURCE: The New York Post at 02:39PM on January 21, 2011