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==Conducting career== |
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Nelsons studied conducting with Alexander Titov in [[Saint Petersburg]], Russia and participated in conducting master classes with [[Neeme Järvi]] and [[Jorma Panula]]. He came to the attention of [[Mariss Jansons]] when he emergency-substituted with the [[Oslo Philharmonic]] in their trumpet section during an orchestra tour.<ref name="Grimley" |
Nelsons studied conducting with Alexander Titov in [[Saint Petersburg]], Russia and participated in conducting master classes with [[Neeme Järvi]] and [[Jorma Panula]]. He came to the attention of [[Mariss Jansons]] when he emergency-substituted with the [[Oslo Philharmonic]] in their trumpet section during an orchestra tour.<ref name="Grimley"/> Nelsons counts Jansons as a mentor, and has been a conducting student with him since 2002.<ref name="Higgins">{{cite news | author=Charlotte Higgins | title=Young Latvian steps up to lead City of Birmingham orchestra | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2007/oct/09/world.classicalmusic | work=The Guardian | date=2007-10-09 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> |
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In 2003, Nelsons became principal conductor of the [[Latvian National Opera]]. He concluded his tenure there after four years in 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Geoffrey Norris | title=The young ones seize the baton | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/classicalmusic/3669541/The-young-ones-seize-the-baton.html | work=Telegraph | date=2007-11-26 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> His other work in opera has included his first conducting appearance at the [[Metropolitan Opera]] in October 2009, in a production of ''[[Turandot]]''.<ref>{{cite news | author=[[Anthony Tommasini]]|title=He's Come to Melt the Heart of an Ice Princess | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/arts/music/30turandot.html | work=The New York Times | date=2009-10-29 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> In July 2010, Nelsons made his debut at the [[Bayreuth Festival]], conducting a new production of Wagner's ''[[Lohengrin (opera)|Lohengrin]]'' at the opening performance of the festival.<ref>{{cite news | author=George Loomis | title=Young Conductor at the Forefront of His Field | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/21iht-loomis.html | work=The New York Times | date=2010-04-21 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> |
In 2003, Nelsons became principal conductor of the [[Latvian National Opera]]. He concluded his tenure there after four years in 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Geoffrey Norris | title=The young ones seize the baton | url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/music/classicalmusic/3669541/The-young-ones-seize-the-baton.html | work=Telegraph | date=2007-11-26 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> His other work in opera has included his first conducting appearance at the [[Metropolitan Opera]] in October 2009, in a production of ''[[Turandot]]''.<ref>{{cite news | author=[[Anthony Tommasini]]|title=He's Come to Melt the Heart of an Ice Princess | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/30/arts/music/30turandot.html | work=The New York Times | date=2009-10-29 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> In July 2010, Nelsons made his debut at the [[Bayreuth Festival]], conducting a new production of Wagner's ''[[Lohengrin (opera)|Lohengrin]]'' at the opening performance of the festival.<ref>{{cite news | author=George Loomis | title=Young Conductor at the Forefront of His Field | url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/21/arts/21iht-loomis.html | work=The New York Times | date=2010-04-21 | accessdate=2010-09-28}}</ref> |
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In 2006, Nelsons became chief conductor of the [[Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie]] of [[Herford]], Germany, a post he held until the end of the 2008/2009 season. In the UK, Nelsons' early work included studio concerts with the [[BBC Philharmonic]] in [[Manchester]], and his first BBC Philharmonic concert at the [[Bridgewater Hall]] was in November 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=BBCPO/Nelsons | url=http:// |
In 2006, Nelsons became chief conductor of the [[Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie]] of [[Herford]], Germany, a post he held until the end of the 2008/2009 season. In the UK, Nelsons' early work included studio concerts with the [[BBC Philharmonic]] in [[Manchester]], and his first BBC Philharmonic concert at the [[Bridgewater Hall]] was in November 2007.<ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=BBCPO/Nelsons | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/nov/26/classicalmusicandopera1 | work=The Guardian | date=2007-11-13 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> In October 2007, the [[City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra]] (CBSO) named Nelsons as its 12th principal conductor and music director, effective with the 2008–2009 season. His initial contract was for 3 years.<ref>{{cite news | author=Press Release | title=New direction at CBSO | url=http://www.birminghamusic.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=671&SessionID=1b6254ff470a0522c0f57 | work=Birmingham Music | date=2007-10-08 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> The appointment was unusual in that Nelsons had conducted the CBSO only in a private concert and in a recording session, without a public concert engagement, prior to being named to the post.<ref name="Higgins" /> His first public conducting appearance with the CBSO was on 11 November 2007 in a matinee concert,<ref>{{cite news | author=Rian Evans | title=CBSO/Nelsons | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2007/nov/13/classicalmusicandopera | work=The Guardian | date=2007-11-13 | accessdate=2007-12-01}}</ref> and his first subscription concert appearance with the CBSO was in March 2008.<ref>{{cite news | author=Andrew Clements | title=CBSO/Nelsons, Symphony Hall, Birmingham | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/mar/07/classicalmusicandopera | work=The Guardian | date=2008-03-07 | accessdate=2008-07-12}}</ref> In July 2009, Nelsons extended his CBSO contract for an additional 3 years, through the 2013–2014 season.<ref>{{cite news | author=Terry Grimley | title=CBSO's Andris Nelsons to stay for three more years after record season | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2009/07/24/cbso-music-director-andris-nelsons-to-stay-for-three-more-years-after-record-season-65233-24227599/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=2009-07-24 | accessdate=2009-07-25}}</ref> In August 2012, the CBSO announced the extension of his CBSO contract formally through the 2014-2015 season, and then for subsequent seasons on the basis of an annual rolling renewal.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.cbso,co.uk/resources/press/013_Andris_renewal.pdf | title=Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | publisher=City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra | date=16 August 2012 | accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref> With the CBSO, Nelsons has recorded music of [[Peter Tchaikovsky]],<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=First love rekindled for Andris Nelsons and CBSO | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2009/06/25/first-love-rekindled-for-andris-nelsons-and-cbso-65233-23976733/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=2009-06-24 | accessdate=2009-12-25}}</ref> <ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini; Symphony No 4 | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2012/feb/09/tchaikovsky-cbso-andris-nelsons-review | work=The Guardian | date=2012-02-09 | accessdate=2012-08-18}}</ref> [[Richard Strauss]],<ref>{{cite news | author=Andrew Clements | title=Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Rosenkavalier Suite, City of Birmingham SO, Nelsons | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/feb/05/andris-nelsons-richard-strauss | work=The Guardian | date=2010-02-05 | accessdate=2010-07-05}}</ref> and [[Igor Stravinsky]]<ref>{{cite news | author=Tim Ashley | title=Stravinsky: The Firebird; Symphony of Psalms | url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/may/13/stravinsky-firebird-symphony-of-psalms-cbso-nelsons | work=The Guardian | date=2010-05-13 | accessdate=2010-07-05}}</ref> for the Orfeo label. |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Nelsons is married to the Latvian soprano Kristīne Opolais. They met during Nelsons' tenure at Latvian National Opera, when she was a member of the Latvian National Opera chorus, and later became a solo singer with the company.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=Kristine Opolais takes double role in ''La bohème''| url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/birmingham-ballet-opera/2008/10/23/kristine-opolais-takes-double-role-in-la-boheme-65233-22102276/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=2008-10-23 | accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> The couple |
Nelsons is married to the Latvian soprano Kristīne Opolais. They met during Nelsons' tenure at Latvian National Opera, when she was a member of the Latvian National Opera chorus, and later became a solo singer with the company.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=Kristine Opolais takes double role in ''La bohème''| url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/birmingham-ballet-opera/2008/10/23/kristine-opolais-takes-double-role-in-la-boheme-65233-22102276/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=2008-10-23 | accessdate=2010-06-19}}</ref> The couple married in 2011.<ref>{{cite news | author=Christopher Morley | title=Orchestral manoeuvres for Andris Nelsons | url=http://www.birminghampost.net/life-leisure-birmingham-guide/birmingham-culture/music-in-birmingham/2011/06/17/orchestral-manoeuvres-for-andris-nelsons-65233-28883489/ | work=Birmingham Post | date=2011-06-17 | accessdate=2011-10-16}}</ref> Their daughter, Adriana Anna, was born on 28 December 2011. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 17:37, 18 August 2012
Andris Nelsons (born 18 November 1978) is a Latvian conductor.
Early life
Nelsons was born in Riga. His mother founded the first early music ensemble in Latvia, and his father was a choral conductor, cellist, and teacher.[1] At age five, his mother and stepfather (a choir conductor) took him to a performance of Wagner's Tannhäuser, which Nelsons refers to as a profoundly formative experience: "...it had a hypnotic effect on me. I was overwhelmed by the music. I cried when Tannhäuser died. I still think this was the biggest thing that happened in my childhood."[2]
As a youth, Nelsons studied piano, and took up the trumpet at age 12.[2] He also sang bass-baritone, with a special interest in early music, in his mother's ensemble.[3] He studied for one summer at the Dartington International Summer School with Evelyn Tubb. He served as a trumpeter with the orchestra of the Latvian National Opera.[4]
Conducting career
Nelsons studied conducting with Alexander Titov in Saint Petersburg, Russia and participated in conducting master classes with Neeme Järvi and Jorma Panula. He came to the attention of Mariss Jansons when he emergency-substituted with the Oslo Philharmonic in their trumpet section during an orchestra tour.[4] Nelsons counts Jansons as a mentor, and has been a conducting student with him since 2002.[5]
In 2003, Nelsons became principal conductor of the Latvian National Opera. He concluded his tenure there after four years in 2007.[6] His other work in opera has included his first conducting appearance at the Metropolitan Opera in October 2009, in a production of Turandot.[7] In July 2010, Nelsons made his debut at the Bayreuth Festival, conducting a new production of Wagner's Lohengrin at the opening performance of the festival.[8]
In 2006, Nelsons became chief conductor of the Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie of Herford, Germany, a post he held until the end of the 2008/2009 season. In the UK, Nelsons' early work included studio concerts with the BBC Philharmonic in Manchester, and his first BBC Philharmonic concert at the Bridgewater Hall was in November 2007.[9] In October 2007, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) named Nelsons as its 12th principal conductor and music director, effective with the 2008–2009 season. His initial contract was for 3 years.[10] The appointment was unusual in that Nelsons had conducted the CBSO only in a private concert and in a recording session, without a public concert engagement, prior to being named to the post.[5] His first public conducting appearance with the CBSO was on 11 November 2007 in a matinee concert,[11] and his first subscription concert appearance with the CBSO was in March 2008.[12] In July 2009, Nelsons extended his CBSO contract for an additional 3 years, through the 2013–2014 season.[13] In August 2012, the CBSO announced the extension of his CBSO contract formally through the 2014-2015 season, and then for subsequent seasons on the basis of an annual rolling renewal.[14] With the CBSO, Nelsons has recorded music of Peter Tchaikovsky,[15] [16] Richard Strauss,[17] and Igor Stravinsky[18] for the Orfeo label.
Personal life
Nelsons is married to the Latvian soprano Kristīne Opolais. They met during Nelsons' tenure at Latvian National Opera, when she was a member of the Latvian National Opera chorus, and later became a solo singer with the company.[19] The couple married in 2011.[20] Their daughter, Adriana Anna, was born on 28 December 2011.
References
- ^ Mark Kanny (2008-10-08). "Conductor savors ties with Jansons". Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Retrieved 2008-10-09.
- ^ a b Richard Morrison (2009-12-18). "Andris Nelsons's rapid rise to the top". The Times. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
- ^ Geoffrey Norris (2008-09-13). "Andris Nelsons: 'I've wanted to conduct since I was five'". Telegraph. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ a b Terry Grimley (2007-10-08). "Andris takes the CBSO helm". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ a b Charlotte Higgins (2007-10-09). "Young Latvian steps up to lead City of Birmingham orchestra". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Geoffrey Norris (2007-11-26). "The young ones seize the baton". Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Anthony Tommasini (2009-10-29). "He's Come to Melt the Heart of an Ice Princess". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
- ^ George Loomis (2010-04-21). "Young Conductor at the Forefront of His Field". The New York Times. Retrieved 2010-09-28.
- ^ Tim Ashley (2007-11-13). "BBCPO/Nelsons". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Press Release (2007-10-08). "New direction at CBSO". Birmingham Music. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Rian Evans (2007-11-13). "CBSO/Nelsons". The Guardian. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2008-03-07). "CBSO/Nelsons, Symphony Hall, Birmingham". The Guardian. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
- ^ Terry Grimley (2009-07-24). "CBSO's Andris Nelsons to stay for three more years after record season". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- ^ "Andris Nelsons renews contract with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra" (PDF) (Press release). City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
- ^ Christopher Morley (2009-06-24). "First love rekindled for Andris Nelsons and CBSO". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2009-12-25.
- ^ Tim Ashley (2012-02-09). "Tchaikovsky: Francesca da Rimini; Symphony No 4". The Guardian. Retrieved 2012-08-18.
- ^ Andrew Clements (2010-02-05). "Strauss: Ein Heldenleben; Rosenkavalier Suite, City of Birmingham SO, Nelsons". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ Tim Ashley (2010-05-13). "Stravinsky: The Firebird; Symphony of Psalms". The Guardian. Retrieved 2010-07-05.
- ^ Christopher Morley (2008-10-23). "Kristine Opolais takes double role in La bohème". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
- ^ Christopher Morley (2011-06-17). "Orchestral manoeuvres for Andris Nelsons". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2011-10-16.
External links
- Official website
- Andris Nelsons at Konzertdirektion Schmid
- CBSO page on Nelsons announcement, 2007
- Andris Nelsons on the Bayreuth Festival website
- Andris Nelsons on the Lucerne Festival website
- Interview with and biography of Andris Nelsons in cosmopolis.ch
- Lohengrin Cast 2010, Bayreuth Festival
- Susan Hall, "Meeting Conductor Andris Nelsons". Berkshire Fine Arts, 17 March 2011
- Norman Lebrecht, "For unto maestro a child is born...", Slipped Disc blog (ArtsJournal.com), 31 December 2011