Alexander Shelley
Alexander Shelley is a prominent conductor and artistic director known for his innovative programming and commitment to engaging audiences. He has served as the artistic director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, where he has been instrumental in shaping the orchestra's artistic vision and enhancing its presence on both national and international stages. The current season marks his last with the NAC, concluding a significant chapter in his career.
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Alexander Shelley is the music director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra who dedicated a concert to Ian McDougall.
Jazzman Ian McDougall played lead trombone with the Grammy-winning Boss Brass
Canada· 2026-02-13
Alexander Shelley paid his final visit to Toronto’s Roy Thomson Hall as the music director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Alexander Shelley delivers stirring swan song with National Arts Centre OrchestraCanada· 2026-02-08
Before closing out his part of the evening with a direct homage to Peterson, Izik-Dzurko performed Étude No. 12 in A-flat minor by another Canadian celebrity pianist, Marc-André Hamelin.
Oscar Peterson centenary celebrated at Expo 2025 in National Arts Centre Orchestra’s Osaka performanceCanada· 2025-06-19
The shared experience of creativity, music director Alexander Shelley says, is 'the only reason that art has value across time and cultures.'
National Arts Centre Orchestra bringing premieres, works by Oscar Peterson to Korea and JapanCanada· 2025-05-28
Alexander Shelley is stepping down from his position as music director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra after 11 seasons.
Alexander Shelley to step down from post with National Arts Centre Orchestra after 11 seasonsCanada· 2025-05-15
Alexander Shelley is the artistic director whose last season with the National Arts Centre has been announced.
National Arts Centre announces its seasonal lineupCanada· 2025-05-15
