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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 »

North Carolina Symphony Blog

Hippos Become Musicians

Posted: March 2, 2010 2:28 PM | 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 a real musician, a dilettante or just an appreciator, we think you will be touched by this piece by Joann Lipman.
Please enjoy!

Read the story here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/28/opinion/28lipman.html?em

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Jess Isaiah Levin's Gravatar It's a great article! Very good idea to share the link here.
# Posted By Jess Isaiah Levin | 3/8/10 4:09 PM