ASO's "Worst Orchestra" Nomination? Whom Do We Thank for That?

Great!  The ASO has been nominated in the ArtsJournal as one of the 'Worst Orchestras of 2012' ...  Norman Lebrecht is very clear in saying that orchestras nominated for 'best' or 'worst' -- by write-in votes and emails -- are 'judged not on playing quality but on whether they have risen or fallen in the tide of public perception.'  

Check it out here.  

http://www.artsjournal.com/slippeddisc/2012/12/nominations-for-best-and-worst-orchestra-of-2012.html