Cash-Strapped Philadelphia Orchestra Considers What Kind of Band It Wants to Be

For nearly a century, the orchestra has been one of the globe’s great classical ensembles. “Now, facing chronic red ink and houses only two-thirds full, the orchestra is suddenly unsure of what it wants to be. A new president, board chairman, and music director-designate are in place, embarking on a strategic planning process to reassess every inch of the organization.”