Ep 3. It All Depends on You

In Mozart in the Jungle season 2 episode 3 titled "It All Depends on You," the New York Symphony Orchestra is gearing up for their first performance under conductor Rodrigo De Souza's leadership. However, tensions are high as the musicians struggle to come together and find their footing under Rodrigo's unorthodox methods. Hailey, a struggling oboist and Rodrigo's protege, is also feeling the heat as she begins to doubt her own abilities.

Meanwhile, Cynthia, the new board chair of the symphony, is facing her own challenges as she tries to balance the needs of the orchestra with the demands of the wealthy donors who fund their operations. She finds herself caught in the middle of a power struggle between Thomas, the former conductor, who is still beloved by many orchestra members, and Rodrigo, who is determined to break with tradition and bring his own vision to the symphony.

As the orchestra prepares for their big performance, tensions continue to rise and relationships are tested. Hailey faces a crisis of confidence as she struggles to keep up with the other musicians, while Rodrigo's unconventional methods face backlash from some members of the orchestra. Cynthia must navigate the egos of the wealthy donors and balance their demands with the needs of the orchestra.

In the end, the orchestra must come together and put their differences aside in order to deliver a memorable performance under the guidance of Rodrigo. Will they be able to set aside their egos and work together for the common goal of creating beautiful music?