Smokey Robinson, "King of Motown," returns to the Hollywood Bowl stage for his orchestral debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by Sarah Hicks, Friday and Saturday, July 20 and 21, at 8 pm. The multiple-award winning vocalist, whose music industry career has endured for more than half a century, last appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 2010 as part of the Jazz at the Bowl series.
The North Carolina Symphony whisks its audience away to the City of Love in a Summerfest finale to remember. Conductor Mischa Santora, vocalists Robb Asklof and Kersten Rodau, guitarist Robert Bell and accordionist Patrick Harison all join the orchestra for a colorful concert event, "A Night in Paris."
The 2012 Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular features American pop icon Barry Manilow, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Sarah Hicks. Tonight, July 4, at 7:30 PM, this Independence Day celebration begins with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Sarah Hicks treating the audience to patriotic favorites. For the second half, Barry Manilow - the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time - will perform an array of his hit songs including "Mandy," "I Write the Songs," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can't Smile Without You," and the Grammy-winning "Copacabana (At the Copa)." The evening ends with what is widely regarded as one of the region's top July 4th pyrotechnic displays.
The 2012 Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular features American pop icon Barry Manilow, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Sarah Hicks. For three nights, Monday - Wednesday, July 2 - 4, at 7:30 PM, this Independence Day celebration begins with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Sarah Hicks treating the audience to patriotic favorites. For the second half, Barry Manilow - the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time - will perform an array of his hit songs including "Mandy," "I Write the Songs," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can't Smile Without You," and the Grammy-winning "Copacabana (At the Copa)." The evening ends with what is widely regarded as one of the region's top July 4th pyrotechnic displays.
North Carolina House and Senate Names 2012 North Carolina Symphony Year The N.C. House of Representatives and the Senate officially honored the North Carolina Symphony on its 80th Anniversary season this past Tuesday, July 26.
The North Carolina Symphony whisks its audience away to the City of Love in a Summerfest finale to remember. Conductor Mischa Santora, vocalists Robb Asklof and Kersten Rodau, guitarist Robert Bell and accordionist Patrick Harison all join the orchestra for a colorful concert event, "A Night in Paris."
The 2012 Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular features American pop icon Barry Manilow, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by conductor Sarah Hicks. For three nights, Monday - Wednesday, July 2 - 4, at 7:30 PM, this Independence Day celebration begins with the Los Angeles Philharmonic led by conductor Sarah Hicks treating the audience to patriotic favorites. For the second half, Barry Manilow - the top Adult Contemporary chart artist of all time - will perform an array of his hit songs including "Mandy," "I Write the Songs," "Looks Like We Made It," "Can't Smile Without You," and the Grammy-winning "Copacabana (At the Copa)." The evening ends with what is widely regarded as one of the region's top July 4th pyrotechnic displays.
Singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant will join the North Carolina Symphony for a single performance on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30 p.m. The concert takes place at Meymandi Concert Hall in downtown Raleigh's Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts.
This summer, the North Carolina Symphony will present eight free outdoor concerts in communities across the state. Beginning with a program featuring several all-American favorites, May 31-June 4, and including the Symphony's popular Independence Day concerts, July 1-4, and "Pops in the City" in the Raleigh Amphitheatre, Sept. 9, these performances collectively labeled "Concerts in Your Community" are a gift to the people of North Carolina to launch the Symphony's 80th year of service to the state.
Chapel Hill's iconic gourmet emporium, A Southern Season, located at University Mall on Estes Drive, will offer a public shopping and food and wine tasting experience on April 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to launch the city's community celebration of the North Carolina Symphony's 80th Anniversary Season. Entry to the event is $40 per person in advance and $45 the day of the event, both online and at the door. Ten percent of all purchases made that evening go to support the mission of the North Carolina Symphony. For more information and to reserve your space for this evening of award-winning gourmet food, wine and shopping, visit www.ncsymphony.org/birthday or call 919.789.5475.
Pink Martini will return to Raleigh this December for three holiday celebrations with the North Carolina Symphony, the orchestra announced today.
Chapel Hill's iconic gourmet emporium, A Southern Season, located at University Mall on Estes Drive, will offer a public shopping and food and wine tasting experience on April 22 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to launch the city's community celebration of the North Carolina Symphony's 80th Anniversary Season. Entry to the event is $40 per person in advance and $45 the day of the event, both online and at the door. Ten percent of all purchases made that evening go to support the mission of the North Carolina Symphony. For more information and to reserve your space for this evening of award-winning gourmet food, wine and shopping, visit www.ncsymphony.org/birthday or call 919.789.5475.
The North Carolina Symphony's popular outdoor concerts return for another season as the Rex Healthcare Summerfest Series brings thrilling music for relaxed listening to Cary's Booth Amphitheatre. This summer marks the 27th anniversary of performances at Regency Park and the orchestra's twelfth season in the stunning lakeside pavilion built by the Town of Cary.
Next week, alt favorite Ben Folds rocks out in Raleigh in a two-night return to the North Carolina Symphony. The North Carolina native and pop music guru on the hit reality television show The Sing-Off joins the Symphony and Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks for two different concert programs on Thursday and Friday, March 22-23.
Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks leads the North Carolina Symphony and Triangle Youth Ballet in a treat for the Triangle's youngest music fans. Families can join the orchestra for a colorful artistic take on the sounds and sights of the insect world in "Bug Songs," Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Musical influences from Spanish, French and Russian culture are the focus of North Carolina Symphony performances later this month, when Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks leads 14-year-old violin phenom Sein An and the orchestra in "Carmen Fantasy."
Associate Conductor Sarah Hicks leads the North Carolina Symphony and Triangle Youth Ballet in a treat for the Triangle's youngest music fans. Families can join the orchestra for a colorful artistic take on the sounds and sights of the insect world in "Bug Songs," Saturday, March 10 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
An in-depth examination of Antonin Dvorak's experiences in America is the focus of an intense week of concerts and activities by the North Carolina Symphony, through Feb.19.
An in-depth examination of Antonin Dvorak's experiences in America is the focus of an intense week of concerts and activities by the North Carolina Symphony, Feb. 12-19.
A pair of the musicians join the North Carolina Symphony next month for a colorful concert program, "Firebird." Led by guest conductor Joana Carneiro and featuring soloist Johannes Moser on cello, the orchestra performs the 1945 version of Stravinsky's legendary Firebird Suite, alongside wartime music by English composers Benjamin Britten and Edward Elgar.
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