Original sentence: In the opinion of many of his colleagues and audiences who have experienced his meticulously rehearsed but ever spontaneous and inspired performances, this eccentric genius is perhaps the greatest conductor of all time, first among equals, despite the paucity of his appearances
Edited sentence: In the opinion of many of his colleagues and audiences who have experienced his meticulously rehearsed but ever spontaneous and inspired performances, this eccentric genius is the greatest conductor of all time, first among equals, despite the paucity of his appearances