BSO Musicians Vote to Strike | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 23, 2026 · 1m

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is on the brink of history — for the first time in 145 years, its musicians have voted to authorize a strike as their contract expires Sunday night. Tensions escalated after management abruptly fired music director Andris Nelsons after 13 seasons, with players saying no effort has been made to rebuild trust or offer a fair deal. Management refuses to bring in a mediator and insists negotiations are ongoing, aiming for a competitive contract and improved collaboration. With the season set to begin September 17th, all eyes are on whether an agreement can be reached…