“…Meanwhile, the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera unveiled dramatic new programming developments under their respective new music directors, Jaap Van Zweden and Yannick Nézet-Séguin. The orchestra had a bold Louis Andriessen festival, while the Met announced a full commissioning program including new pieces by Missy Mazzoli, Kevin Puts and Mason Bates. All are healthy changes from the museum mentality of major performing arts institutions.”