Randall Shannon Named Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera

By Logan Martell

Wexford Festival Trust has announced the appointment of Randall Shannon as their new Executive Director of Wexford Festival Opera.

The decision, made on September 9, 2021, comes following an international recruitment campaign.

Shannon started his career as orchestral musician in London before going into administration; he has served Chief Executive positions with companies such as the Irish Chamber Orchestra, Opera Theatre Company, Opera Northern Ireland, and Buxton International Festival.

“Randall joins us as Executive Director in our 70th anniversary year at an exciting time when we can welcome live audiences to enjoy opera, music and the festival atmosphere in Wexford once again,” stated Wexford Festival Opera chair Mary Kelly in a press release. “We are delighted to be working with him and look forward to his leadership for the future.”

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