Marc Taddei has made his way to the capital of the Commonwealth as the fourth candidate of nine to audition for the position of music director of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra when Mark Russell Smith leaves the post next season. Taddei (pronounced tuh-day) is a native of Elizabeth, N.J., who knew at an early age that he wanted to be a musician, even though his parents were not connected with music.

Mikhail Agrest: Was here in September
  Daniel Meyer: Was here in October
  Steven Smith: Was here in November
  Marc Taddei: Jan. 16, 17 and 19
  Dorian Wilson: Feb. 6 and 8, March 6, 7 and 9
  Arthur Post: Feb. 20, 21, 23 and 28
  Alastair Willis: Dates not set
  Christian Knapp: Dates not set