Lots Going On

I have a couple of longish posts percolating; we'll see when they get published. In the meantime, plenty out there to think about. I direct you to these stories:

• Ruth Ann Swenson's interview with Daniel J. Wakin and the ensuing discussion at pareterre box; I expect to have more to say about this.


• Anthony Tommasini has more to say about Swenson's situation. I wish he were less wishy-washy, but I'm glad someone's taking a pro-Swenson public stand.


• Salonen out, 26-year-old Gustavo Dudamel in, but not until 2009.


• Take a Friend to the Orchestra is back at Adaptistration


• Joshua Bell, busker

Updated April 12 with info about Tommasini's Met article