British ex-wunderkind is Canada’s new conductor
mainThe 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.
Having watched Alexander for several years, it is a wonderful sight to read this post. Congratulations, Alexander and to the Edmonton Symphony!!!!!!
Hire me! Hire me! Hire me!
A wee clarification: Mr Prior will be the ESO’s Chief Conductor starting in the 2017-2018 season.
Is Bayreuth still on the horizon?
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?