The Boston Symphony Orchestra's CEO Chad Smith and Board of Trustees said it was "not aligned on future vision" with Nelsons in a statement emailed to WBUR.

The blunt dismissal comes as a major shock from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, an organization that normally seeks to project an air of decorum, stability, and orderly succession.

In a surprise announcement on Friday, the Boston Symphony Orchestra stated that Andris Nelsons will conclude his 12-year tenure as music director at the end of the 2027 Tanglewood season. The ...

Talk about a strong finish: while the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s spring season runs through May, the ensemble’s two-month streak of concerts showcasing major new and unfamiliar repertoire that began ...

Chamber music concert at Tanglewood's Linde Center on Sunday, March 8, features works by Nielsen and Beethoven.

A clash between traditionalists and reform-minded leaders over the BSO's future and financial viability ends with the conductor's abrupt dismissal and an orchestra reeling in disbelief.

Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Andris Nelsons will step down after the 2027 Tanglewood season, ending his 13-year ...

The surprise announcement by the orchestra’s trustees and President/CEO Chad Smith was released late Friday, citing a lack of alignment on the future mission. Nelsons’ tenure ends after the 2027 ...