Andris Nelsons Tickets

Andris Nelsons is one of today’s most respected conductors, known for expansive Romantic–20th-century programming and a dynamic, communicative podium presence. Born November 18, 1978 in Riga, Latvia, Nelsons has held prominent leadership roles and leads major orchestras across Europe and the United States. He serves as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra since the 2014–15 season and Gewandhauskapellmeister of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig since 2018. His recent Shostakovich project with Deutsche Grammophon—a complete cycle of symphonies, concertos, and the opera Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District—culminated in a 19-CD box set released in May 2025, earning multiple Grammy Awards. Here you'll find a detailed biography, highlights from his discography, and up-to-date information on forthcoming tours and engagements.

Nelsons’ career blends deep musical scholarship with an instinct for tangible concert experiences. His repertoire embraces Mahler, Bruckner, Shostakovich, Strauss, and Beethoven, with celebrated cycles that illuminate both tradition and innovation. In the 2025–26 season, he leads a European tour with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and appears at major venues, with additional US tours announced for 2026 alongside the Vienna Philharmonic. Follow his official channels for timely updates and concert announcements.