Levine quits Boston

James Levine, whose ongoing health problems have led to repeated cancellations of concerts with the Boston Symphony – most recently, withdrawal from the rest of his dates this season – will resign from his post as music director of the orchestra, The New York Times' Daniel J. Wakin reports:

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/03/arts/music/03levine.html?hpw

The Boston Globe's Geoff Edgers reports on the resignation:

http://www.boston.com/ae/specials/culturedesk/2011/03/levine_stepping_down_as_boston.html