Nearly two weeks ago, the Minnesota Orchestra's board of directors met to decide some of the ensemble's lingering leadership issues, including the status of the orchestra's controversial president, Michael Henson, and whether Osmo Vänskä will be asked back as music director.
After the meeting, board chairman Gordon Sprenger said, "...the board came to very strong agreement on leadership and a positive direction for the organization," but he declined to give any specifics.
On Monday, several board members gave an inkling to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune as to what that positive direction might be. They said that Vänskä might be asked to take on a more limited role with the orchestra, such as principal guest conductor. In such a role, he would lead 8 to 10 concerts a season--with no administrative duties.
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