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Music Lover’s Almanac: March 18
posted by: Arthur Ryel-Lindsey, Communications Project Manager

ON THIS DATE one hundred years ago – American opera gained home-court advantage. Born in Newton, Mass., in 1871, Frederick Shepherd Converse was a quick study on the piano who ... More »

The Care, Feeding and Eradication of Earworms
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Maybe it’s the theme from “Rocky.” Maybe it’s Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. Maybe, we hope not for your sake, it’s the Disney “Small World” tune. Regardless of any musical merit, ... More »

Thoughts on the Rhine from 30,000 feet
posted by: Timothy Myers, guest conductor

12:45 a.m. South African time (already Monday), 6:45 p.m. Raleigh time (still Sunday). I’m 30,000+ feet in the air flying from Johannesburg - where I’ve been conducting a production of ... More »

Hippos Become Musicians
posted by: Jeannie Mellinger, Director of Communications

Saturday's New York Times published a funny, sweet, moving tribute to a New Jersey music teacher that is just too good not to share with our readers. Whether you are ... More »

North Carolina Symphony Blog

Llewellyn Garden Update from Wales

Posted: June 30, 2009 2:50 PM | Posted By : Grant Llewellyn, Music Director

We are now officially at war (balance of nature) with all things anti-chicken. I am currently thinning out the magpies and grey squirrels. Reynard is next on my list, but he is a more wily and substantial prey. Ah the the thrill of the the wild.

Some Llewellyn garden photos:



 

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Shelby D's Gravatar I have this persistent vision of Grant with an Elmer Fudd-type cap, suspenders with a plaid flannel shirt, and a shotgun chasing varmints around the garden, with poor Reynard portrayed by Bugs Bunny...........Now that I have put it in writing perhaps the vision will be replaced by the elegant Grant in his tuxedo.
# Posted By Shelby D | 7/6/09 12:02 PM