The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM EDT

We talk to Michael Naess.

The Holland Symphony Orchestra announces a new CEO, Michael Naess. His first event is a significant one. We talk to Michael about his vision, plus the 10 event, 5 day Music Moves Us festival.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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