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Boston Symphony Parts Ways with Music Director Nelsons

3/10/2026

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra will not renew Andris Nelsons' contract as Music Director, and he will depart at the end of the 2027 summer season.
The Board of Trustees decided this due to differences in vision for the orchestra's future.
Nelsons has led the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 2014 and expressed commitment to the organization and its members.
The orchestra plans to celebrate Nelsons' contributions during the 2026–2027 season.

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The Boston Symphony Orchestra will not renew Andris Nelsons' contract as Music Director, and he will depart at the end of the 2027 summer season.
The Board of Trustees decided this due to differences in vision for the orchestra's future.
Nelsons has led the Boston Symphony Orchestra since 2014 and expressed commitment to the organization and its members.
The orchestra plans to celebrate Nelsons' contributions during the 2026–2027 season.