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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 »

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CURRENT PRESS RELEASES:

David Chambless Worters to lead Van Cliburn Foundation
The North Carolina Symphony announced today that its president & CEO since... (more)

North Carolina Symphony Launches New Season with Free Concert in Raleigh Amphitheater;
Raleigh has a new outdoor amphitheater, and the North Carolina Symphony will be there... (more)

North Carolina Symphony Presents World Premiere, Honors New Bern’s 300th Anniversary, Sept. 17-19
The North Carolina Symphony presents the world premiere of a new work by celebrated... (more)

RECENT VIDEOS



2009-2010 North Carolina Symphony Young All Stars

Meet Sarah Hicks: NCS Associate Conductor - Spring 2010

North Carolina Symphony Education Programs - Fall 2009

North Carolina Symphony Finances - Summer/Fall 2009

Cirque de la Symphonie at Summerfest 2009

Blue Skies and Golden Sands

Verdi's Requiem at Duke Chapel

CRITICAL ACCLAIM:

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WUNC Broadcast Series

Our next radio broadcast will air on WUNC (91.5 FM in Raleigh) on Monday, September 27, at 8pm. Click here for more information.
Broadcast Series presented by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

PODCASTS:

Branford Marsalis & Friends
Listen in as Scott Freck interviews Branford Marsalis and plays clips of some of the music to be performed at our June 8 Branford Marsalis & Friends benefit night.
Published: Thu 27 May 2010 18:45:51 GMT
Interview with Grant Llewellyn
Grant Llewellyn and David Hartman discuss this week's concert and what it takes to put opera on the stage.
Published: Fri 30 Apr 2010 22:03:12 GMT
Interview with Kurt Nikkanen
Violinist Kurt Nikkanen talks about the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto and tells David Hartman the story of his musical development.
Published: Thu 18 Mar 2010 22:00:01 GMT
Interview with Andrew Litton
WUNC-FM's Catherine Brand speaks with guest conductor Andrew Litton about this week's program and the music and friendship of Vaughan Williams and Holst.
Published: Thu 4 Mar 2010 23:30:25 GMT
Yuja Wang - Rachmaninoff
Pianist Yuja Wang will perform with the NCS Feb. 4-6, 2010 – Listen here to find out whom she uses as a role model when she plays Rachmaninoff.
Published: Wed 20 Jan 2010 17:08:52 GMT

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