As everyone interested in the RPO knows by now, the orchestra community has been torn by conflict centering on Arild Remmereit, a conflict that has exploded since the board terminated his contract in November (a decision I continue to agree with). Remmereit supporters blame the board – particularly board president Betsy Rice – and the […]
Elizabeth Rice
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Let Remmereit go
I’ve been really, really pleased with the Rochester Philharmonic’s concerts since Arild Remmereit became music director. The orchestra has performed beautifully, and I’ve enjoyed and appreciated the new-to-Rochester music that Remmereit has introduced. I’ve been impressed with his injection of poetry readings into the concerts. From what I hear, he has done wonderful community outreach. […]
