At 82, Lorin Maazel remains one of the most prodigiously skilled and experienced conductors in the business.
Lately, the Philharmonic has been visited by a small parade of young but experienced conductors.
In recent years he has sought mentors, working with eminent musicians like the pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim and collaborating with strong, experienced conductors.
"We were looking for a senior, experienced conductor with a large repertoire," Mr. Early said.
Still, for a singer who is also an experienced conductor, Mr. Cura is maddeningly willful in this performance.
He was also an experienced conductor, holding the position of associate conductor/composer at both the BBC Philharmonic and Royal Philharmonic orchestras for 10 years, and guest conducting orchestras that included the San Francisco Symphony, Leipzig Gewandhaus and Philharmonia.
In such situations an experienced conductor like Mr. Luisi must show his mettle.
Mr. Adès, a comprehensive musician, is an experienced conductor and a resourceful pianist.
Mr. Gergiev, who turns 50 on May 2, said, "I am a very experienced conductor, though maybe I don't look it".
Andrew Davis is an experienced conductor of demonstrable skills, but as artistic adviser — or so his title reads — he can do only so much.
