Odds: 40 to 1. Musicians' favorite after Hans Graf, but lack of a proven track record on the podium diminishes his chances.
Scratched before post time:
Paavo Järvi -- considered by the search committee until he was named music director of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, a post he'll officially assume in September 2001.
Robert Spano -- considered a leading candidate until he was named music director of the Atlanta Symphony last February. He assumes the directorship in September 2001.
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