Tagged: NC Symphony

Arts & Culture
5:45 pm
Fri November 30, 2012

Symphony Rings In December With Handel's Messiah

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NC Symphony Music Director Grant Llewellyn

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.

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State of Things
11:57 am
Thu July 14, 2011

The NC Symphony Will Rock You

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NC Symphony

Classic rock meets classical music as the North Carolina Symphony 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.

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