Breaking: Boston Symphony musicians oppose Andris Nelsons sacking

norman lebrecht

March 08, 2026

We have received this unequivocal statement from the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra:

We, the musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, support our beloved Music Director Andris Nelsons.

We strongly oppose the decision by the Board of Trustees to end the appointment of Maestro Nelsons.

The musicians believe in Andris’s vision for the future.

There will be trouble ahead.