http://wunc.org en http://wunc.org/post/symphony-rings-december-handels-messiah <p></p><p>Handel's Messiah -- it's a staple this time of year for community sing-alongs and professional orchestras alike. The North Carolina Symphony is performing the work this weekend at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. I spoke with conductor Grant Llewellyn earlier this week. He says he understands why the work has endured to become a holiday classic.</p><p></p> Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:45:00 +0000 Catherine Brand 5598 at http://wunc.org Symphony Rings In December With Handel's Messiah http://wunc.org/post/nc-symphony-will-rock-you <p></p><p>Classic rock meets classical music as the <a href="http://www.ncsymphony.org">North Carolina Symphony</a> takes on the music of iconic British band Queen. In “The Music of Queen,” hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love” and “We Will Rock You” have been arranged for a symphony orchestra by guest conductor Brent Havens. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:57:00 +0000 Frank Stasio and Lindsay Foster Thomas 8165 at http://wunc.org The NC Symphony Will Rock You