Kristine Opolais, Louise Alder, Tamara Mumford & David Butt Philip Lead Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2026-27 Season

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2026-27 season. Here are the vocal performances. Philippe Jordan conducts Haydn’s “The Creation” with Louise Alder, Bogdan Volkov, and David Steffens. Performance Dates: Nov. 5-7, 2026 Eric Jacobsen conducts Osvaldo Golijov and David Henry Hwang’s “Creation” with Cécile McLorin Salvant, Davóne Tines, Cyro Baptista, and Kayhan Kalhor. Performance Dates: Nov. 12-14, 2026 Andris {…}

Mar 7, 2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra & Music Director Andris Nelsons Cut Ties Unexpectedly

Andria Nelsons will conclude his tenure as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in the summer of 2027 in a surprise announcement by the orchestra board of directors. In a statement, BSO trustee and CEO Chad Smith said, “The decision to not renew his contract was made by the BSO’s board of trustees because, beyond our shared desire to {…}

Mar 3, 2026

Following Kennedy Center Cancelation, Philip Glass’ ‘Lincoln’ Symphony Set for Boston Symphony Orchestra Premiere

(Credit: By Pasquale Salerno) The Boston Symphony Orchestra will give the world premiere of Philip Glass‘s Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln,” on July 5 at 2:30 p.m. at Tanglewood. The eight-movement symphony is conducted by Karen Kamensek, with baritone Zachary James as soloist — both making their Tanglewood debuts. The work draws on some of Lincoln’s most significant texts, opening with {…}

Feb 16, 2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra & New England Conservatory Launch ‘BSO x NEC’ Alliance

(Photo credit: NEC) The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) and New England Conservatory (NEC) have launched the “BSO x NEC” alliance. Events to be presented under the institution’s official partnership include, the Young Artist Spotlight Series to showcase four NEC artists per season across BSO platforms, BSO Guest Soloist Pathway for composers and conductors, mentorship programs, and a music industry speaker {…}

Feb 11, 2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces New Assistant Conductors

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has appointed Yiran Zhao and Jakub Przybycień as Assistant Conductors for two-year terms beginning with the 2026–27 season. The two will succeed Samy Rachid and Anna Handler, whose tenures conclude at the end of the Tanglewood season this summer. Both will make their BSO conducting debuts during the 2027 Tanglewood season. Zhao, born and raised in {…}

Jul 29, 2025

Tanglewood 2025 Review: Tosca

(Photo: Hillary Scott) I imagine that every lover of opera can reference memorable “Toscas” in their life, whether recordings or live performances. My first–as a young buff, via a vinyl box set–was indeed a classic. All thanks to Gino, who–many years ago–managed the classical section of LPs at Sam Goody’s in Yonkers. He could always be relied upon for spot-on {…}

Jun 13, 2025

Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Associate Concertmaster

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the promotion of violinist Sophie Wang to associate concertmaster (Robert L. Beal, Enid L., and Bruce A. Beal chair, endowed in perpetuity), effective at the start of the Tanglewood season. Wang has been a member of the orchestra since 2022, and will fill the vacancy left by Alexander Velinzon {…}

Apr 10, 2025

Renée Fleming, Thomas Hampson, Golda Schultz, Sasha Cooke & Jennifer Holloway Lead Boston Symphony Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025-26 season. Here is a look at the vocal performances. The BSO Opening Gala will be conducted by Andris Nelsons and will feature soloists Golda Schultz, James Carter, vibraphonist J. William Hudgins, and double bassist Caleb Quillen. The program includes music by John Adams, Barber, Gerswhin, and Montgomery. Performance Date: Sept. 19, 2025 {…}

Mar 19, 2025

Boston Symphony Announces New Musicians for 2025-26 Season

The Boston Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Andris Nelsons have announced the appointment of three new musicians for the 2025-26 season. The orchestra announced that Caleb Quillen will be the orchestra’s new principal bass, while BSO third horn Michael Winter has been appointed associate principal horn. Meanwhile, the BSO has announced the appointments of section violins Samuel Andonian and Arianna {…}

Jan 25, 2025

Boston Symphony Orchestra Announces Cast Changes for Two Concert Series

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has announced cast changes for upcoming performances. For its performance on Jan. 25, the company said, “Tenor Pavel Černoch has had to withdraw from our upcoming performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony due to unforeseen personal circumstances; the tenor solo will be sung instead by David Butt Philip. Additionally, soprano Amanda Majeski has had to withdraw from {…}

Sep 12, 2024

Boston Symphony Orchestra to Showcase Free ‘Concert for the City’

Boston Symphony Orchestra will present a free “Concert for the City” on Sept. 21, 2024 at Symphony Hall. The showcase will feature the Tanglewood Festival Chorus, Veronica Robles and her Mariachi Ensemble, the Boston Children’s Chorus, and vocalist Renese King, among others. The program includes a new piece by Carlos Simon, the second movement of Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, and music {…}