Hosts John Devlin and Enrico Lopez-Yañez reconnect about the first part of 2025 on and off the podium. Then, UpBeat welcomes Alexander Shelley, Music Director Designate of the Pacific Symphony, Music Director of the National Arts Centre Orchestra (Ottawa), Principal Associate Conductor of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Music Director of Arts Naples.  Maestro Shelley chats with our hosts about his principles of leadership, how to prepare for the podium in a wide-reaching way, and about his plans for his work at the Pacific Symphony.