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Music Lover’s Almanac: March 18
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

ON THIS DATE one hundred years ago – American opera gained home-court advantage. Born in Newton, Mass., in 1871, Frederick Shepherd Converse was a quick study on the piano who ... More »

The Care, Feeding and Eradication of Earworms
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Maybe it’s the theme from “Rocky.” Maybe it’s Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Maybe, we hope not for your sake, it’s the Disney “Small World” tune. Regardless of any musical merit, ... More »

Thoughts on the Rhine from 30,000 feet
posted by: Timothy Myers, guest conductor

12:45 a.m. South African time (already Monday), 6:45 p.m. Raleigh time (still Sunday). I’m 30,000+ feet in the air flying from Johannesburg - where I’ve been conducting a production of ... More »

Hippos Become Musicians
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Saturday's New York Times published a funny, sweet, moving tribute to a New Jersey music teacher that is just too good not to share with our readers. Whether you are ... More »

North Carolina Symphony, Llewellyn and Li Take on the “German Masters,” April 20-25
posted: 3/18/2010
The North Carolina Symphony hits the road to bring works by three of classical music’s boldest composers to...

Antonio Pompa-Baldi joins the Symphony for "Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto"
posted: 3/5/2010
Pianist Antonio Pompa-Baldi takes the stage with Music Director Grant Llewellyn and the North Carolina Symphony to perform...

Free Manning Chamber Music concert on March 8
posted: 3/4/2010
North Carolina Symphony musicians will particpate in a Manning Chamber Music Series concert on Monday, March 8 at Kenan...

North Carolina Symphony Goes Hollywood for “Silver Screen and Red Carpet,” March 26-27
posted: 3/2/2010
Finish Oscar month in style with the North Carolina Symphony’s blockbuster Pops concert “Silver Screen and Red...

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