Shelley Solmes
Encyclopedia
Shelley Solmes is a Canadian
radio broadcaster. Solmes studied journalism at Carleton University
and the University of British Columbia
and worked as a reporter and feature writer for the Vancouver Sun before joining CBC Radio
, where she has been associated with arts and classical music programming such as OnStage
, Take Five and Here's to You.
Solmes is also a classical pianist, who has studied under Anton Kuerti
, Nadia Strycek and Katharina Wolpe.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
radio broadcaster. Solmes studied journalism at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
and the University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
The University of British Columbia is a public research university. UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley...
and worked as a reporter and feature writer for the Vancouver Sun before joining CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
, where she has been associated with arts and classical music programming such as OnStage
OnStage
OnStage was a Canadian radio program, which aired Sunday afternoons on CBC Radio 2 and Sunday evenings on CBC Radio One. Hosted by Shelley Solmes, the program aired classical and jazz concert performances by Canadian and international artists....
, Take Five and Here's to You.
Solmes is also a classical pianist, who has studied under Anton Kuerti
Anton Kuerti
Anton Kuerti, OC is an Austrian-born Canadian pianist, music teacher, composer, and conductor. Since his performance of the Grieg Piano Concerto with the Boston Pops Orchestra at age 11, he has developed international recognition as a solo pianist, particularly focusing on the works of Beethoven...
, Nadia Strycek and Katharina Wolpe.