Only two more Saturday night Summerfest concerts at Regency park starring the North Carolina Symphony and its Summer Artistic Director and resident standup comedian William Henry Curry. Mr. Curry is a world class conductor and musician. He has much music to offer the audiences of North Carolina as well as the musicians of the North Carolina and Durham Symphonies. He also possesses has the tools to be a fine comedian.

The relaxed atmosphere at Regency park provides the perfect setting for the conductor to show his playful side, sharing his considerable wit with the audience. The musical offerings are always accompanied by carefully crafted comedic comments designed to make the listeners laugh. These anecdotes often have the audience and the orchestra howling.

Recent Examples:

• After surveying the huge throng turned out to see the North Carolina Symphony and the Cirque de la Symphonie, he opened his remarks with, “Good evening everyone and Welcome to Woodstock."

• Before performing Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries, he tells of asking an audience in Asheville if anyone knew what a Valkyrie was. A man in the first row waved his hand and pointed to his wife sitting next to him. The couple was seen leaving at intermission.