The Detroit Symphony’s appointment of Itzhak Perlman as principal guest conductor is a bit of a stretch. Perlman as conductor is so new, he admits that much of what it takes to be a conductor is still a mystery to him. “A jaundiced eye might look upon this whole venture as pure marketing — had the DSO not recently rid itself entirely of a cumulative deficit that once hit $8 million, or if classical subscriptions were not on a steady climb.” – Detroit News
- Previously: MAESTRO PERLMAN: Star violinist Itzhak Perlman will become principal guest conductor of the Detroit Symphony beginning with the 2001-2002 season. – Detroit News 01/19/00