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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 »

Summertime at the Symphony
posted by: Jessica Nalbone, Education Manager

I’m often asked by friends and colleagues what life is like during the summer at the North Carolina Symphony’s Artistic Operations and Education Departments. After all, schools on the traditional ... More »

Our Final 2010 Summerfest Concert
posted by: William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor

Our 2010 Summerfest season ends at Regency Park this Saturday with a classical blockbuster of a program that I will conduct. The concert begins with music from Handel’s Music for ... More »

Pianos on the Street Corner
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

"People need to get more music in their lives," says New Yorker Aaron George. We couldn't agree more. Read about a fascinating public art installation by British artist Luke Jerram, ... 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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Paul Gorski | Violin 2
Principal
The Nancy Finch Wallace Chair

Paul Gorski is celebrating his thirty-fourth season with the North Carolina Symphony.

A native of Chicago, Mr. Gorski came to North Carolina after serving eight years as Associate Concertmaster of the New Orleans Philharmonic. The world-renowned Santa Fe Opera was home to Mr. Gorski for sixteen summers. There he served as Co-Concertmaster under such conductors as Igor Stravinsky, Robert Kraft, Raymond Leppard, and Edo DeVaart.

Mr.Gorski received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois, where he studied with Paul Rolland and Roman Totenberg. While at the University of Illinois, he soloed with the university orchestra on a four-month tour of South America sponsored by the U.S. State Department.

Mr. Gorski has served on the faculties of Meredith College and UNC-Greensboro. He has also been on the faculty of Canon Music Camp at Appalachian State University. Currently Mr. Gorski has an active teaching studio and performs regularly with small chamber groups throughout the area. Mr. Gorski is active in the Martial Arts and has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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