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WYDaily Staff
July 11, 2025
WYDaily.com
New President & CEO Takes the Lead the the Virginia Symphony Orchestra

HAMPTON ROADS — The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has announced the appointment of Shannon Kelly as its new President & CEO.

Kelly has been the VSO’s Vice President of Development since January 2023 and succeeds Andrea F. Warren, who has led the organization since December 2022 and retired at the end of June.

“It is a tremendous privilege to lead the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as its next President & CEO,” said Kelly. “The VSO is artistically outstanding, and its exceptional commitment to creating connections and building community through the power of music deeply resonates with me. I look forward to working alongside the VSO’s talented musicians, staff, board, and supporters to carry this extraordinary legacy forward and increase our impact across Hampton Roads and beyond.”