North Carolina Symphony Coverage

Hispanic Heritage month: New music director of the North Carolina Symphony

Music Director of the North Carolina Symphony, Carlos Miquel Prieto, plans to spread his message of inclusion through music.

Out & About TV: September 2023

This month, meet adorable red pandas from the Greensboro Science Center, sample meats at O'Quinn's Butcher Shop, explore the town of Wake Forest and check out interior design store Furnish. We also look inside Drive Shack, the North Carolina Symphony and Raleigh's largest free bluegrass festival.

NC Symphony: "A New Era"

The North Carolina Symphony welcomes "A New Era" with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. Conductor Prieto discusses his excitement to begin this new season in Raleigh working with a "world class orchestra in a community that is vibrant."

Three musicians sue NC Symphony after being fired for not complying with vaccine mandate

Three musicians are waging a legal battle Friday with their former employer, the North Carolina Symphony.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Weekend best bets: K Michelle, Mardi Gras, lobster and cocktails

Here are our best picks for the weekend.

NC Symphony plans three-concert, in-person Young People's series

Three-concert packages are on sale now for the N.C. Symphony's Young People's Concerts. This long-running series has been a popular activity for families for years, and the symphony held it virtually this past year because of COVID.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

One State One Score: Performers of all ages perform Ode to Joy in NC Symphony project

A update to a post I wrote way back in December. Back then, during the height of COVID, the N.C. Symphony sought videos from musicians, singers and dancers from across the state as part of its One State One Score project.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Weekend best bets: Southern Ideal Home Show, shrimp boil and drive-in movies

There is plenty to do around the Triangle this weekend.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC Symphony launches virtual Young People's Series

In-person concerts can't happen right now, but the Raleigh-based symphony has added a three-concert series for kids and families to its virtual offerings.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

'Play' with the N.C. Symphony through One State, One Score

The N.C. Symphony has launched a really fun new community initiative called One State, One Score. As part of a collaborative project, the public is invited to "play" with the Symphony virtually by performing part of Beethoven's Ode to Joy from the Symphony No. 9.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC Symphony offers virtual family concert featuring classic Christmas music

The N.C. Symphony will present a virtual holiday family concert with classic Christmas music and a reading of "Twas the Night Before Christmas" in December.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

NC Symphony does virtual concert

Introduce children to music from Beethoven, Brahms and more with the NC Symphony virtual education concert and companion book.

N.C. Symphony offers free music education materials for at-home instruction

The N.C. Symphony on Tuesday started sharing free music education materials to teachers and families as we're all hunkered down during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Events this week: Dancing With the Stars, Raleigh Blues Festival

Check out some of our favorite picks for the work week.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Events this week: Yappy Hour, The Simon and Garfunkel Story and more

There is plenty to do this week!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Events this week: Night Market, Jingle Ball and Rudolph

There is plenty to do the week after Thanksgiving!

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

'Hamilton' star talks new album, symphony show

Leslie Odom Jr. talks about his Broadway career, upcoming album and more ahead of his performances with the North Carolina Symphony.

Odom Jr. joins NC Symphony for 'Hamilton' hits, more

Starring in the Broadway hit "Hamilton" changed Leslie Odom Jr.'s life.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

NC Symphony plans fall shows

Associate Conductor Wesley Schulz explains what makes the North Carolina Symphony so unique.

Symphony concert will engage all in the audience

A first-of-its-kind musical performance scheduled to be held Saturday afternoon in Raleigh will cater to a special audience.

Sensory-friendly concert will open musical world for those with cognitive challenges

A first-of-its-kind musical performance scheduled to be held Saturday afternoon in Raleigh will cater to a special audience.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL enterprise multimedia journalist, and Gerald Owens, WRAL anchor

NC Symphony's first sensory-friendly concert is this weekend

The North Carolina Symphony is the latest Triangle performance group to make plans for a special performance aimed at kids with sensory issues and their parents.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Weekend best bets: Eno River Festival, New Kids On The Block

Whether it's a long weekend for you or not, there's plenty to do right here in the Triangle! Here are our best picks.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

NC Symphony concert is July 4 tradition in Cary

Associate conductor Wesley Schulz of the North Carolina Symphony talks with Ken Smith about Summerfest at the traditional Independence Day concert

Weekend best bets: Ben Folds, PickleFest, Vampire Weekend

It's another big weekend of festivals, food and fun.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist