In a move that firmly lays to rest all those rumours associating him with conducting’s biggest post,Andris Nelsons beds down in BostonAfter only a year as their Music Director, Andris Nelsons has confirmed this week that he is extending his contract with the Boston Symphony Orchestra until 2022. In the wake of his name being linked with key posts at Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw and the Berliner Philharmoniker (whatever the truth there was), and Boston’s strategy is clear: to effect similar speculation to bed for any other jobs that may come up in the next few years. There are the usual bouquets of musical mutuality. Nelsons said he “felt immediately that we understand each other,and respect each other. . . . . whether you own only a few years, it’s not enough at all. And of course, and hopefully 2022 will also not be final”,and the orchestra’s Managing Director Mark Volpe agreed that “we’re poised on the threshold of something fairly special.” Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com