and apparently the third desk of the viola section was heard to criticise Leonard Slatkin's lean physique and shinny head as they looked up (just once mind) during the rehearsal. Max Stein wrote: > > ASIMO, Honda's amazing 51-inch tall humanoid robot, is preparing > to conduct the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in a performance of > "Impossible Dream." Along with renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the > mechanical marvel will open a special concert performance for > young people in Detroit on May 13. > > [EMAIL REMOVED] > http://www.deviceguru.com.nyud.net:8080/2008/05/02/robot-to-conduct-symphony-orchestra/ > > Best, > Max -- Dr. Adrian Moore, Sheffield University, Music Department, 38 Taptonville Road Sheffield. S10 5BR. UK [tel] 44 (0)114 2220486 [fax] 44 (0) 114 222 0469 http://www.adrianmoore.co.uk // Personal http://www.shef.ac.uk/music // Music Department http://www.shef.ac.uk/usss // University of Sheffield Sound Studios http://www.electrocd.com/bio.e/moore_ad.html // Bio and CD http://www.sonicartsnetwork.org // Sonic Arts Network