James Glicker’s tenure running the Baltimore Symphony lasted only 18 months, and it was filled with controversy. “Glicker said he had managed to increase revenues this season and to lower ticket prices, as well as raising average capacity at concerts to 70 percent from 60. The orchestra said subscriptions increased for the first time in 15 years. ‘I’m kind of a turnaround guy. That’s what I’ve been doing” since the late 1990’s’.”