It has helped define the orchestra's artistic personality, but it is also the root of several current problems." The president of the Philharmonic's board at the time remarked, "our relationship with BAM has gone through its ups and downs.
The orchestra's artistic identity has been shaped by it, but it also serves as a source of current difficulties. The president of the Philharmonic's board stated that their relationship with BAM has experienced both positive and negative phases.