The Incredible Shrinking Conductor.

Gilbert, Alan, 1967-; New York Philharmonic; Conductors (Musicians); Charisma

The article presents a profile of the U.S. orchestral conductor Alan Gilbert, head of the New York Philharmonic as of 2012. Details are given describing Gilbert's career and approach to conducting and programming with the orchestra. Comments are then given questioning Gilbert's lack of "personal magnetism" or charisma which his predecessors held.