“Is Eugene ready for genius? I can’t wait to find out.”
Those are the words of Eugene Symphony board member Mathew Shapiro, talking recently about Alex Prior, who takes over as conductor in the fall for Francesco Lecce-Chong.
But first … a little fun in the sun.
Prior, 32, will lead the orchestra in two outdoor shows – including the Monday, July 28 concert at Bohemia Park in Cottage Grove – to celebrate the 60th…




