1.   A number of conductors and orchestra officials say the only way out of the crisis is to turn it into an opportunity to regroup and ultimately redefine the organization.

2.   Later in the day, orchestra officials received notice of the cancellation from the China Performing Arts Agency, the government promoter.

3.   Orchestra officials were being deluged with requests for more.

4.   Baxtresser said orchestra officials told her she was the first American to perform on stage with them.