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The Shelley Irwin Show

The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 95th season next week

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 6, 2024 at 10:24 AM EDT

The Grand Rapids Symphony

Music Director Marcelo Lehninger talks about his excitement for the season and more.

The Grand Rapids Symphony opens its 95^th season with a 3^rd Symphony. Music Director Marcelo Lehninger talks about his excitement for the season, to be filled with great music from many different countries.

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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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