The Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) musicians, the Boston Musicians’ Association, and the BSO trustees and management have approved a new collective bargaining agreement effective through August 26, 2029. The contract will provide competitive financial packages for the musicians and expands their role in artistic decision-making, including the search for the BSO’s next Music Director. In a statement the BSO said, {…}
Following the news that the union for Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians had authorized the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Musicians’ Association, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra Players’ Committee agreed to a 48-hour extension of its current labor agreement. The current extension will be valid until 11:59 p.m. on August 25, 2026. Eunice {…}
(Photo credit: Marco Borggreve) Andris Nelsons has been given an honorary membership with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. Since 2010, Nelsons has been closely associated with the Vienna Philharmonic. He has conducted the Vienna Philharmonic’s Summer Night Concert, New Year’s Concert in 2020, and on tours in the USA, Europe, and Asia. The honorary membership comes after Nelsons’ tenure at Boston {…}
The Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra have released a statement following the opening of contract negotiations with Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) management on April 21. The musicians entered the negotiations in good faith, committed to the future of the Orchestra they have built over 145 years, and focused on a fair agreement that protects the artistic excellence that has {…}
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 {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}
(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 {…}
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 {…}