“Alexander may seem a low-profile long-shot for those who were handicapping the outcome of the search for one of the top arts executive positions worldwide. But as a closer look at the secret and highly selective search process reveals, Alexander scored high with regard to two attributes deemed paramount: the potential for a simpatico relationship with a brilliant maestro who required passion and knowledge of music first, and a proven track record as the No. 1 decision-maker at a symphony orchestra.”