"Mark Inoyoue from the SF Symphony will be taking his place"
Yes, I think Mark truly stands out in orchestra in which, I think, has been slightly over-hyped and over-rated over the last 15 years (I said "slightly" - they ARE good). That string section really is no better than most among the top 15 or 20 orchestras in the country. As for "MTT" . . . let's not even go there. All I can say to that, is that he was much better when he first got here. I think the SFSO's taking away the Mavericks Series (modern music), combined with MTT's getting married, has really taken a lot of wind out of his sails. It really is time to start looking for some fresh blood and a new approach in S.F. Others might disagree but I'm ready to move on.