| The issue is not YN-S's capabilities as a conductor or Gelb's programming. The crisis of the moment is not one that can be laid at the feet of "staff and unions." The orchestra's critical mass (you know, the one Jimmy built) is on the verge of dissipating, and reversing that calls for unimaginable leadership. I think that rebuilding the foundation of trust and respect and repairing the damage that has been done is a tall order and I'm not convinced Nezet-Seguin can achieve that, particularly if he also has to run interference for Gelb. I hope I am dead wrong. |
