Marin Alsop Appointed to Lead Baltimore Symphony

July 20, 2005 • The Baltimore Symphony ended a tumultuous search for a new conductor Tuesday with the appointment of Marin Alsop as the BSO's next music director. But not everybody is happy. Host Fred Child talks with Performance Today producer Roger Wight for details on the Baltimore story.

Baltimore Musicians Contest Choice of Alsop as New Director

July 18, 2005 • Late last week, it was reported that the Baltimore Symphony was ready to announce Marin Alsop would be its next music director, pending a vote by the board of directors on Tuesday. But over the weekend, the orchestra's musicians issued a formal statement saying they're not ready to back Alsop. Host Fred Child checks in with Performance Today's producer, Roger Wight, for an update on the story.