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The Planets

7 concerts

Gustav Holst's "The Planets" is an iconic English orchestral suite (1914-1917), blending late Romantic and early modern classical styles. Its seven movements, including the famous "Mars" and "Jupiter," offer vivid astrological characterizations. Renowned for groundbreaking orchestration and profound influence on film scores, it remains a globally celebrated classical masterpiece.

North Carolina Symphony

56 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.

Thomas Wilkins

Thomas Wilkins, a Norfolk, Virginia native, is a distinguished orchestra conductor. He is Principal Conductor of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Artistic Advisor for the Boston Symphony, and Music Director Laureate of the Omaha Symphony. Wilkins is celebrated for his engaging style and dedication to music education. He received the Leonard Bernstein Lifetime Achievement Award and the Golden Baton Award.