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Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians ratify new three-year contract
Musicians of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) have ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement, averting what could have been the first strike in the institution’s 145-year history. The contract was approved by a 95-6 vote on Tuesday.
The new deal expands the musicians’ involvement in artistic decision-making, specifically regarding repertoire planning and the search for the orchestra’s next music director. This process is expected to begin this fall.
The agreement follows months of tension stemming from the BSO’s March decision to end the tenure of music director Andris Nelsons, who will depart next summer after 13 seasons. While leadership and the Boston Musicians’ Association described the deal as a step toward a more collaborative future, some groups, such as the BSO Patron Action Network, expressed that the contract does not resolve all underlying issues regarding transparency and leadership vision.
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Andris Nelsons · BSO Patron Action Network · Boston Musicians’ Association · Boston Symphony Orchestra · Chad Smith
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- [● 4 SOURCES] The contract expands the musicians’ role in artistic decision-making and the search for the next music director. www.berkshireeagle.com · www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its musicians ratified a three-year collective bargaining agreement. www.berkshireeagle.com · www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BSO decided in March to end music director Andris Nelsons’ tenure after 13 seasons. www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The new agreement avoids what could have been the first strike in the ensemble’s 145-year history. www.brandonsun.com · wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The BSO Patron Action Network stated that the contract is an important first step but does not resolve all issues. wtop.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The contract vote resulted in a 95-6 approval by the musicians. www.berkshireeagle.com