The problems that a symphony orchestra faces when presenting a complete ballet (as opposed to a suite) in concert are many. For the second time in a row, Alexander Shelley, music director designate of the Pacific Symphony, and his orchestra have taken them on. First, it was Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe.” Thursday night, in Segerstrom … Continue reading Review: Shelley, Pacific Symphony essay complete Firebird, with animation