A year ago, the fortunes of the Utah Symphony and Opera were on the rocks, and the organization looked in peril. “The outlook for the USO is now ‘cautiously optimistic,’ words recited like a mantra by management, musicians and patrons alike. Indeed, there is reason for hope: Ticket sales are up and donations are rising. But the institution isn’t in the clear yet. Administrators need to keep the numbers moving upward and grapple with ongoing challenges.”