| Ed- thanks for reposting the article, "Continental Shift." I had a couple of questions regarding it- It seems like the musicians, conductor, and management share a common philosophy- why is that such a rarity? Also, in regards to the programming- Salonen's experience as a composer gives him a unique perspective on new music. How much of the success of the LA Phil and their programming can be attributed directly to the music director's unique background? Could another orchestra adopt the same philosophy with the same results, or does each organization have to find its own niche? Thanks,
Carl |