‘We did not bring these cases for sport, publicity, or leverage. We brought them because promises were made, obligations were incurred, and those obligations were not honored.’ Philharmonic Executive Director Roberto Treviño responded: ‘We reluctantly settled these matters, involving David Wood/Colette Holt, Dr. Ian Thompson III, and Peter and Sherry Rubins, because it was the responsible thing to do for our finances and our donors. Every dollar we didn’t spend on prolonged litigation is a dollar we can spend on the music.’ Meanwhile, former SA Phil music director Jeffrey Kahane is assembling a rival ensemble, the Harmonium of Texas.