Eschenbach’s Fall

Christoph Eschenbach is now a lame duck in both Paris and Philadelphia, and come 2010, “for the first time in decades, [he] will be without a formal orchestral appointment.” Usually, the orchestra world keeps its internal workings close to the vest, but Eschenbach has been speaking out, blaming poor orchestra management. But in referring to executives in both Paris and Philly as “amateurish,” he may have created an even more uncomfortable situation for himself and his musicians in Philadelphia.