Is The Boston Symphony Losing Its Way?

Jeremy Eichler has a “lingering concern is the state of James Levine’s and the BSO’s larger artistic vision. Across the country, orchestras are updating their approaches to programming with the goal of engaging listeners – current and potential – more broadly, deeply, and imaginatively. They are also experimenting with new ways of bringing select composers and performers into the mix, assigning them key roles not only in making music but also in artistic planning and community engagement. In these departments, Levine and the BSO are notably lagging behind the curve.”