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North Carolina Symphony

58 concerts

The North Carolina Symphony, founded in Chapel Hill in 1932, is a pioneering classical orchestra known for its statewide service and extensive music education. As the first state-funded symphony, it performs diverse genres, from classical masterworks to folk and pops, and has presented over 50 premieres. Led by Grammy-winning Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto.

Carlos Miguel Prieto

9 concerts

Carlos Miguel Prieto, a Mexican conductor from Mexico City, is celebrated for his charismatic and expressive interpretations in classical music. He champions Latin American and new works, earning a Grammy Award and being named Musical America's 2019 Conductor of the Year. Prieto is known for collaborations and dedication to music education.

Appalachian Spring

Appalachian Spring is a landmark American ballet created by choreographer Martha Graham and composer Aaron Copland, which premiered in 1944 and earned Copland the Pulitzer Prize for Music. Originally scored for a 13-piece chamber orchestra and later arranged into a celebrated orchestral suite, the work captures the American pioneer spirit and famously features variations on the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts.