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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 »

Join us outside for a summer-long celebration of music of every shade and style. Koka Booth Amphitheatre creates a dramatic backdrop for celebrated guest artists and homegrown talents of all ages. Be a part of a popular series that’s quickly become an annual Triangle tradition. And don't miss out on our newest addition to the festivities, PICNIC OF THE WEEK, a weekly contest with great prizes. Learn more at www.ncsymphony.org/picnic.



Remaining Summerfest Concerts:


Beethoven’s Emperor and Saint-Saëns’s Organ Symphony
Sat, July 17, 2010, 7:30pm
William Henry Curry,
        Resident Conductor and Summerfest Artistic Director
Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano
Summerfest 2010 closes with two powerhouse works – Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto for piano and orchestra, and Saint-Saëns’s titanic “Organ” Symphony. An unforgettable night of music under the stars.



Children 12 and under get in for FREE to all Summerfest concerts. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome. Covered pavilion and table seats are also available.