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Thursday, May 16, 2013

White Smoke over the Back Bay: It's Nelsons

Finalmente!

Andris Nelsons has been appointed Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. For the 2013-14 season, he has the title Music Director Designate. After that, he's the MD.

The photos in the press release include one of Nelsons with his wife, soprano Kristine Opolais. Presumably this appointment means she will be more available to companies in the US, although of course she presumably also has a schedule going out five years or so.

I've read a lot about Nelsons in the last few years, but haven't heard a note of his work. Anyone?

Update: Joshua Kosman has heard Nelsons, with the BSO, no less, in Mahler, and wound up scratching his head.
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4 comments:

  1. Paul PelkonenMay 16, 2013 at 9:21:00 AM PDT

    I've seen him conduct twice. Links to reviews of Nelsons with the NY Phil:

    http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/2011/02/concert-review-rebels-with-cause.html


    and more recently

    http://super-conductor.blogspot.com/2013/02/concert-review-double-reed-gonzo.html

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  2. Lisa HirschMay 16, 2013 at 9:32:00 AM PDT

    Thanks, Paul!

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  3. Brian McCreathMay 18, 2013 at 4:41:00 PM PDT

    Here are links to hear two of the concerts he's conducted with the BSO:

    http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641/episodes/Conductor-Andris-Nelsons-and-Violinist-Baiba-Skride-43649

    http://www.wgbh.org/programs/The-Boston-Symphony-Orchestra-in-Concert-1641/episodes/Nelsons-Conducts-Stravinsky-and-Brahms-38927

    Enjoy!

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  4. Lisa HirschMay 18, 2013 at 4:42:00 PM PDT

    Thanks, Brian!

    The BSO web site has a couple of links as well.

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