Classical Music's Misguided Quest for "Relevance"
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026
NEW YORK, Nov. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Manhattan Institute posted the following excerpts of a commentary:
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Classical Music's Misguided Quest for "Relevance"
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On February 2, 2026, the board of the Boston Symphony Orchestra voted to terminate its contract with conductor Andris Nelsons. Nelsons had served as the BSO's music director since 2014, following the retirement of James Levine. The decision had nothing to . . .
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Classical Music's Misguided Quest for "Relevance"
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On February 2, 2026, the board of the Boston Symphony Orchestra voted to terminate its contract with conductor Andris Nelsons. Nelsons had served as the BSO's music director since 2014, following the retirement of James Levine. The decision had nothing to . . .