An angry op-ed in the San Francisco Standard urges transparency after the resignation of music director Esa-Pekka Salonen:
…The leadership’s failure to release financial documents has only added to our unease. Open dialogue and regular financial updates on operations and the endowment would go a long way to rebuilding confidence and ensuring that donors, patrons and leadership are aligned in our efforts to support the symphony.
With the institution now in a state of crisis, the administration and the board face a crucial test: They must stabilize the organization, reassure worried donors like me and set a clear, positive direction forward. It is incumbent upon them to reexamine these cuts and do whatever is necessary to both keep Salonen here in San Francisco and keep his transformative vision alive….
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