White Knight succeeds JoAnn in Virginia
NewsThe cellist Eric Jacobsen, founding artistic director of The Knights and of the Brooklyn Rider string quartet, has been picked as music director by the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
He takes over from JoAnn Falletta.
And he’s also renewing his contract with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.
Busy knight.
Will he relinquish his two other music directorships?
JoAnn Falletta simultaneously held directorships with the Virginia Symphony and the Buffalo Philharmonic for many years, doing fine work with both ensembles. Why do you assume that her successor can’t handle more than one position?
I didn’t assume anything. I asked a simple question. OK?
It is a facetious question, though, right?
Had the pleasure of working with Eric during my time with the Orlando Philharmonic. He’s a talented person and will do well in Virginia.
Definitely white….
annnnd?
I saw Eric Jacobsen conduct two summers ago at Tanglewood, and he was amazing. I wish him every success at his new post.
He is also music director of the Greater Bridgeport (CT) Symphony.