Andris Nelsons : (3)

" I think ‘Rheingold’ has symbolic meaning of what happens in the world when you’re running after the Rhine gold, after the gold. It doesn’t end very well. It’s kind of a reminder of the values of life, and I think ‘The Ring,’ in a way, is kind of a prediction of Wagner of what would happen in the world. " - Andris Nelsons

" Though involvement in music and the arts can’t cure all the ills of society, I do believe that the inspiration they provide has the potential to help us reflect, at times, on the better angels of our natures. " - Andris Nelsons

" I think it’s very important to be part of the Boston society and the people who live in Boston. " - Andris Nelsons