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Teachers Take Center Stage
posted by: Jessica Nalbone, Education Manager

Every August, teachers from across the state flock to Meymandi Concert Hall for the North Carolina Symphony’s Education Concert Workshop. They spend an entire day of their summer vacations learning ... More »

Classical Music, Alive and Well
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

Here’s a music activity you may not have heard of. The world championships of Drum Corps International kicked off with the quarterfinals last night in Indianapolis. Strictly DCI for those ... More »

Your Chance for a Behind-the-Scenes Look at the North Carolina Symphony!
posted by: Amy Russell, Director of Artistic Programs and Partnerships

It’s 7:55 pm and you are settled into your seat in the balcony at the concert hall. The lights are about to dim and then you will be transported into ... More »

Music of the Moment: July 27, 2010
posted by: Amy Russell, Director of Artistic Programs and Partnerships

We presented our final concert of the Summerfest series on July 17th and now is the time to plan for the coming season, as we await the return of our ... More »

Meet the Musicians

The North Carolina Symphony is not just music; it's people. From composers to musicians, from conductors to staff, the Symphony is made up of a talented group of dedicated individuals who take immense pleasure and pride in bringing you the finest programs of show-stopping music season after season.

Grant Llewellyn

Music Director

William Henry Curry

Resident Conductor

Sarah Hicks

Associate Conductor

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Dovid Friedlander | Violin 1
Associate Concertmaster
The Assad Meymandi and Family Chair

Dovid Friedlaner, violin, has been a member of the North Carolina Symphony as Associate Concertmaster since 2005. He previously held a position in the Columbus Symphony and was the Assistant Concertmaster of the San Antonio Symphony. He has also played with the Boston Symphony at the Tangelwood Music Festival, and regularly with the PittsburghSymphony in concerts and on tour, with such conductors as Seiji Ozawa, Mariss Jansons, and Claudio Abbado. In addition to playing with the North Carolina Symphony, Dovid is an active chamber musician in the Raleigh area. He also maintains a full teaching studio and was on the faculty of the Triada Music Festival in 2006 and 2007. Dovid has enjoyed soloing with the North Carolina Symphony each season, including three performances of Hindemith's Kammermusik No. 4 in January of 2009. He also played solo with the Brussels Chamber Orchestra during the Crosscurrents Chamber Festival in 2009 and 2010.

Mr. Friedlander studied with Cleveland Orchestra Concertmaster, William Preucil, at theEastman School of Music and the Cleveland Institute of Music. While at the ClevelandInstitute, he won the Jerome Gross award and his quartet was the recipient of the esteemed Darius Milaud award.

Dovid plays on a David Burgess violin, made in 1987.

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