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Boston Symphony in Crisis Over Dismissal of Andris Nelsons

New York Times Thursday 11 June 2026, 14:40 UTC By Adam Nagourney and Robin Pogrebin 1 min read
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Chad Smith, the orchestra’s president, admitted missteps in terminating Andris Nelsons’s contract but stood by the decision and won’t step down.

Chad Smith, the orchestra’s president, admitted missteps in terminating Andris Nelsons’s contract but stood by the decision and won’t step down.
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