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Andris Nelsons

Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons is recognized as one of the world's most renowned and innovative conductors.

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Andris Nelsons takes up the baton at Gewandhaus Orchestra

Andris Nelsons takes up the baton at Gewandhaus Orchestra

Latvian Andris Nelsons has officially taken on the role of Kapellmeister at the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.
CultureFebruary 23, 2018
Bayreuth Festival 2016 Parsifal

Discord in Bayreuth

Discord in Bayreuth

Andris Nelsons has caused a stir by failing to honor his commitment to conduct Wagner’s Parsifal.
August 15, 2016
Andris Nelsons. Photo: CTKxPhoto/StanislavxZbynek

Conductor Andris Nelsons leaves Wagner festival in dispute

Conductor Andris Nelsons leaves Wagner festival in dispute

The conductor Andris Nelsons has surprisingly cancelled his contract with the famous Bayreuth Festival.
June 30, 2016
Russland Dirigent Kirill Petrenko Archiv 2010

Who'll take Simon Rattle's baton at the Berlin Phil?

Who'll take Simon Rattle's baton at the Berlin Phil?

Who will succeed Simon Rattle? A new chapter of music history unfolds with the election of his successor.
CultureMay 5, 20158 images
Conductor John Eliot Gardiner and cellist Gautier Capucon take a bow at the opening concert of the 2014 Beethovenfest, Copyright: Beethovenfest Bonn

Beethovenfest opens

Beethovenfest opens

The Bonn music festival opens with standing string players - and without Beethoven.
September 8, 2014
Andris Nelsons, Copyright: imago/CTK

Nelsons on Beethoven

Nelsons on Beethoven

Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons tells DW about 'his' Beethoven on the eve of the Beethovenfest.
September 5, 2014
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