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Andris Nelsons Out as Music Director of Boston Symphony at End of 2026-27 Season
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Andris Nelsons differ on future vision, ending his 13-year tenure after the 2027 Tanglewood season, with celebrations planned for 2026–2027.
- The Boston Symphony Orchestra announced late Friday it will part ways with Music Director Andris Nelsons after the 2027 Tanglewood season, according to the Board of Trustees.
- The Boston Symphony Orchestra Board of Trustees said the decision reflected that the orchestra and Andris Nelsons were not aligned on future vision, following his January 2024 evergreen contract and recent leadership changes.
- Under Nelsons, the orchestra won six Grammy Awards, including two last month, and recorded works with Yo-Yo Ma, a collaborator, while a New York Times critic described him as 'a solicitous micromanager on the podium'.
- The organization said it will honor Nelsons' tenure during the 2026-2027 season and pledged a smooth conclusion, with the BSO spokesperson noting the decision was made by the Board of Trustees.
- Observing that Nelsons' 2024 contract change may enable a leader in a more progressive mold, the nearly 150-year-old Boston Symphony Orchestra seeks to attract younger, diverse audiences and redefine its future.
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Nelsons to step down as BSO music director after 2027 Tanglewood season
Lenox — Andris Nelsons will step down as music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra at the end of the 2027 Tanglewood season, the orchestra announced Friday, ending a tenure that began in 2014 and included Grammy-winning recordings and international tours. BSO President and CEO Chad Smith and the orchestra’s Board of Trustees said Nelsons’ contract was not renewed because of differences over the orchestra’s future direction. In a statement,…
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