British ex-wunderkind is Canada’s new conductor

British ex-wunderkind is Canada’s new conductor

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norman lebrecht

October 27, 2016

The Edmonton Symphony Orchestra has named Alexander Prior to succeed Bill Eddins as chief conductor, it has just been announced.

Prior, 24, made his name a decade ago, composing in a late-romantic style and conducting his works in Russia. I wrote about him at the time.

Since then, the going has got a lot harder. He will start in Edmonton in 2017-18.

alexander prior

Comments

  • Jeffrey Biegel says:

    Having watched Alexander for several years, it is a wonderful sight to read this post. Congratulations, Alexander and to the Edmonton Symphony!!!!!!

  • Rob McAlear says:

    A wee clarification: Mr Prior will be the ESO’s Chief Conductor starting in the 2017-2018 season.

  • Peter Owen says:

    Is Bayreuth still on the horizon?

    • Theodore McGuiver says:

      Eva Wagner has known AP most of his life and invited him to Bayreuth a few years ago, where I met him during one of our rehearsals. Would CT hire him to conduct there?

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