The jazz-funk bassist has created a striking and entertaining work.
Winds and percussion are featured on a concert of works by Mozart, Richard Strauss, and Lou Harrison.
Esa-Pekka Salonen’s departure is the elephant in the room during a satisfying presentation of works by his fellow Finn.
The indispensable preprofessional training orchestra is the latest victim of the economic situation facing today’s arts organizations.
The 2025–2026 season, Conlon’s 20th with the company, will be his last in the role.
