Purely Administrative: Why Renewing Christoph Eschenbach's National Symphony Orchestra Contract Is a Bad Idea for D.C.

A dark cloud is sure to follow the National Symphony Orchestra this 2014-15 season after the renewal of Christoph Eschenbach's contract as music director.

The decision to continue on with Eschy at the podium was "purely administrative" (as if that were an excuse).

Of course, Deborah F. Rutter, the new head of the Kennedy Center, explains: "For the past four seasons, Maestro Eschenbach has elevated the stature of the National Symphony Orchestra and the Kennedy Center. I am pleased this relationship will continue for an additional two seasons."

And yet, the actual heights of said elevation remain questionable.

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