Slatkin May Get Extension Before He Even Starts

Leonard Slatkin won’t officially take over the reins of the Detroit Symphony until next fall, but he’s already full of ideas for advancing the orchestra’s reputation both at home and around the country. He plans to announce a five-year plan for the DSO for artistic and financial success. Of course, his initial contract only runs for three years, but a two-year extension “is already in the works.”