To be a competent and ABLE TO PERFORM with some aplomb in public, a certain amount of egotism is expected. And yes, artistic temeraments are given passes. An orchestra is not the place to teach conformity.
I see I’ve run across another brainless Philistine who knows nothing about music.
I see I've run across someone who likes to attack others without reason - @SSWIPE!
You are obviously an egotistical pianist - the kind I abhor. Your previous ignorant comment about Steinways shows how big your head truly is - and not filled with brains.
Name me ONE string player in a major orchestra who is not a principal or assistant-principal and plays on a distinctly different color violin as a matter of course. They don't exist - ignoramus.
Please don't think that you're the only one in the world with a music background - you're not...and there are an ENORMOUS number of gifted pianists who would put you to absolute shame!