League of American Orchestras President and CEO Simon Woods was interviewed on conductor and violinist Daniel Cho’s Con Fuoco podcast on Wednesday (4/7). Con Fuoco focuses on the field of classical music and its future. In the 45-minute interview, Cho and Woods address the podcast’s question of the week, “What are the characteristics of a strong organization in classical music?,” and discuss subjects including a view for returning to live performance; how orchestras have responded to the pandemic; developing emerging field leaders; characteristics of American orchestras; and more.