Boston Pops’ Keith Lockhart Has the Ear of the Red Sox and Classical Fans
Keith Lockhart, who leads the Boston Pops, is a beloved figure in his city’s musical scene, and 30 years in he still has more to give.
Posted inBoston Symphony Orchestra Classical Music Fleming, Renee Nelsons, Andris Shaham, Gil Smith, Chad (Music Executive) Tanglewood Music Center
Tanglewood Opens for the Summer, With Change in the Air
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its first concerts of the Tanglewood season, which is already showing signs of its new leader’s ambitions.
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Can Chad Smith Make the Boston Symphony Innovative Again?
Chad Smith, the orchestra’s new chief executive, hopes to return the storied ensemble to its groundbreaking roots while moving it forward.
Posted inBerkshires (Mass) Boston (Mass) Boston Symphony Orchestra Boston Symphony Orchestra Humanities Institute Classical Music Content Type: Personal Profile Nelsons, Andris Simon, Carlos (Composer) Smith, Chad (Music Executive) Tanglewood Learning Institute
As Changes Come to Boston Symphony, Conductor’s Contract Is Extended
The music director, Andris Nelsons, was moved to an evergreen contract, with an expanded role at Tanglewood. And Carlos Simon was named to a new composer post.