Andris Nelsons and the Boston Symphony are releasing their first CD together

I'm a great fan of the idea of in-house orchestra labels, so I'm delighted to pass on the news that Andris Nelsons will be releasing his first CD with the Boston Symphony. The CD is under the orchestra's own label and contains the Second Symphony of Sibelius along with Wagner's Tannhäuser Overture.

Nelsons is one of the most dazzling young stars on the scene today, just recently relinquishing his post with the CBSO. He now leads the Boston Symphony, and rumors of his potential as Berlin's next conductor have not been entirely squelched by his move to America. He deserves to be heard.

I have hopes for his reign in Boston and he has the potential to produce one of the most exciting American partnerships. But thankfully those of us who won't make it to the concert hall will have a chance to hear how he's doing. I'm excited.