Last Tuesday, I read in this paper the most distressing news about the Princeton Symphony losing their superb and inspiring local conductor, Mark Laycock. I greatly admired the way he built up the orchestra
Personally, I have no interest whatsoever in any of the outsiders performing during this coming season as guest conductors. I do not wish to see any one of them being appointed as the new musical director.
This is my recommendation to the board of trustees: By all means have one or two guest conductors each year, but continue to respect our local man as principal conductor. Let him have a sabbatical, but please do not set aside such local talent.
Clive Muncaster
Towpath Court
West Windsor

