For generations of Israeli governments, Barenboim is a tremendous find. Mention of his name is more effective than the Iranian bomb, because for the right Barenboim is the ultimate symbol of fear.

Noam Ben-Zeev Sep 01, 2015 2:32 AM

Imagine Daniel Barenboim raising his baton in the central auditorium of Tehran over the Staatskapelle Berlin Orchestra. A hush descends upon the hall, and one can recall two political concerts in the past decade and try to understand which of them this concert Ð which may not take place Ð resembles.

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