The New York Times – Music:
At a challenging time for American orchestras, the question of what a community wants from a music director has become more urgent.
Category: Nelsons, Andris
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Crisis Follows Conductor’s Dismissal at the Boston Symphony
The New York Times – Music:
A decision by the orchestra’s board to fire its music director, Andris Nelsons, has set off protests from players, leaving their leaders scrambling.
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Conductor Andris Nelsons Has Become a Cautionary Tale
The New York Times – Music:
Andris Nelsons’s abrupt departure from the Boston Symphony Orchestra shouldn’t be surprising to those who have witnessed his artistic decline.
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Boston Symphony Abruptly Ends Andris Nelsons’ Contract
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra’s leadership announced on Friday that it and the conductor Andris Nelsons “were not aligned on future vision.”
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Two Approaches to Musical Time, From the Vienna Philharmonic
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra returned to Carnegie Hall for three concerts, led by Andris Nelsons, in which the playing was inconsistent but also moving.
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Review: The Boston Symphony Plays a Sober ‘Lady Macbeth’
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra, under Andris Nelsons, gave a clear and controlled concert performance of Shostakovich’s crushing opera at Carnegie Hall.
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As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The New York Times – Music:
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.
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At Tanglewood, the Boston Symphony Displays Its Heritage and Uncertain Future
The New York Times – Music:
The orchestra is in a period of transition, but one thing that remains consistent is the enduring quality of its summer home.
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Boston’s Mayor, Michelle Wu, Trades City Hall for Symphony Hall
The New York Times – Music:
Michelle Wu, a lifelong pianist, has played to prepare for mayoral debates. Last weekend, she joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra onstage.