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Alexander Shelley to Become Principal Conductor of National Symphony Orchestra Ireland

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(Credit: Curtis Perry) The National Symphony Orchestra Ireland has named Alexander Shelley as its Principal Conductor. Shelley’s initial tenure will last three seasons, commencing in September 2026. In his first season, Shelley, who is currently Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Artistic and Music Director of Artis-Naples, will lead seven projects. In the meantime, he will assume {…}

Behind the Scenes, Interviews

Q & A: Alexander Shelley & Joel Ivany on What Makes Opera a Vital Part of Canada’s Vibrant Culture

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(Photo: Alexander Shelley © Rémi Thériault / Joel Ivany © Taylor Long) OperaWire recently attended Canada’s National Arts Centre (NAC) for their National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) semi-staged production of Puccini’s “Tosca.” The day after their opening night performance, OperaWire was invited to sit down with the Music Director and Conductor of NACO, Alexander Shelley, and the Artistic Director of Edmonton {…}

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Derrell Acon, Shelley Washington, James Darrah Headline Long Beach Opera’s 2022 Season

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Long Beach Opera in California, has announced its 2022 season which will include four operas and is set to begin in March 2022. First up will be Stockhausen’s “Stimmung.” The new production will be directed by Alexander Gedeon and conducted by Jenny Wong. Performance Dates: March 19 – 27, 2022 Next up will be a video production and live production {…}

Reviews, Stage Reviews

Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra 2025-26 Review: Tosca

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(Photo: Curtis Perry, Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra) Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra presented a semi-staged production of Puccini’s “Tosca,” in Salle Southam Hall, on Sept. 10, 2025 in celebration of this year’s season opening, marking the tenth season for Alexander Shelley as Music Director and Conductor. The evening was full of exciting musical moments by the orchestra and leading {…}

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National Arts Centre Orchestra Names New Music Director

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(Credit: Jussi Virkkumaa) The National Arts Centre Orchestra has announced conductor John Storgårds will be its eighth music director. Storgårds will take over the new position in 2026-27, succeeding Alexander Shelley, who will conclude his tenure in July 2026. Storgårds debuted with the National Arts Centre Orchestra in 2013 and has served as its Principal Guest Conductor since 2015. “I {…}

News, Season Announcement

Pacific Symphony Unveils 2025-26 Season Slate

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Pacific Symphony has unveiled its 2025-26 Hal and Jeanette Segerstrom Family Foundation Classical Season season. For this season, there are two vocal-related performances on offer. Robert Istad will lead the ensemble and the Pacific Chorale in Händel’s “Messiah.” The cast of soloists will be announced at a later date. Performance Dates: Dec. 7, 2025 Carl St. Clair will conduct Puccini’s “Turandot.” {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Nahuel di Pierro, Mikheil Sheshaberidze & Stanislas de Barbeyrac Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. As the holiday arrives, audiences will be able to experience a Puccini extravaganza as well as world premiere recording and debut albums. There are also two DVDs that should be seen. Giacomo Puccini – The Warner Classics Edition Celebrated for his masterful compositions {…}

DVD and CD Releases, News

Lidia Fridman, Isabel Leonard & Matthew Polenzani Lead New CD/DVD Releases

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Welcome back for this week’s look at the latest CD and DVD releases in the opera world. This week audiences will hear new recordings of two famed works, one in the French repertoire and the other in the Italian repertoire. There will also be holiday recordings and some world-premiere pieces. Changing  Navona releases Choral Chameleon, under the direction of Vince {…}

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Pacific Symphony Appoints Next Artistic Director

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Pacific Symphony has named Alexander Shelley as its next artistic director. Shelley, who has served as Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra in Ottawa, commences his tenure during the 2026-27 season and will be the third person to take on the role, following Carl St. Clair, who becomes Music Director Laureate in 2025-26. Shelley’s initial term will be {…}