It was quite humbling to be the concertmaster of an orchestra I considered to be one of the finest in America. There are certainly more famous orchestras with lengthy pedigrees and impressive reputations, and I’ve played with several. But it was a genuine privilege to regularly work with first-rate musicians of the highest caliber on a day-to-day basis, for 25 years. The commitment and exemplary standards of the MSO musicians stand as a model for this industry now, and it was gratifying to be a part of it. ~ Frank Almond