Finally, Black Ink In Philly

In what will be seen as a major turnaround for a troubled organization, the Philadelphia Orchestra has announced a balanced budget for fiscal 2004, following several years of deficits and a contentious contract negotiation with its musicians which very nearly ended in a strike. The orchestra also announced that it played to 89% of its hall’s capacity, and that its ongoing endowment campaign has passed the $100 million mark.