Photos: BSO director introduces himself to Boston

Nelsons was greeted outside Faneuil Hall, where he received a proclamation of "Andris Nelson's Day." Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff

Photos: BSO director introduces himself to Boston

Conductor Andris Nelsons arrived at Symphony Hall on Tuesday, June 25 to make his Boston Symphony Orchestra musical director title official.

Bill Greene/Globe Staff | June 26, 2013

With Ted Kelly (left), chairman of the BSO board of trustees, and Mark Volpe, managing director of the BSO, Nelsons signed his contract to become the 15th music director.

Bill Greene/Globe Staff | June 26, 2013

The signing took place at the start of a whirlwind day. Pictured, Nelsons chatting with members of the BSO, trustees and members of the search committee.

Bill Greene/Globe Staff | June 26, 2013

Nelsons was greeted outside Faneuil Hall, where he received a proclamation of "Andris Nelson's Day."

Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff | June 26, 2013

At Faneuil Hall, Nelstons led a BSO brass ensemble.

Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff | June 26, 2013

Before the Red Sox -Colorado Rockies game at Fenway Park, Nelsons said he was nervous about throwing the first pitch.

Winslow Townson/AP | June 26, 2013

Red Sox great Pedro Martinez offered pitching advice. “Just don’t bounce it,” Martinez said.

Stu Rosner | June 26, 2013

Nelsons threw the first pitch, arcing the ball a good 25 feet over the catcher and into the hands of a photographer.

Winslow Townson/AP | June 26, 2013