2011 Durham Symphony Painted Violins Fundraiser
Three outstanding local artists have donated their talents to create one of a kind of masterpieces. These beautiful art pieces can be viewed during the next several months at the following shops:
September: High Strung Music1116 Broad Street, Durham, NC (919) 286-3801
October: Encore Boutique 3401 University Dr, Durham, NC (919) 403-0495
You can see the violins and artist bio’s on the Painted Violin page.
Audition Information
The Durham Symphony will be holding auditions at the Durham Arts Council for interested musicians on the following dates:
Saturday, August 27th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, September 10th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Audtions are closed, please contact execdir@durhamsymphony.org with any questions
An Interview with Maestro William Henry Curry
Click on the link below to listen to the June 26, 2011 WCPE interview conducted by Tara Lynn. The interview was aired as part of the “Previews” program in anticipation of the Durham Symphony participation in the Local Arts Series at Quail Ridge Books in Raleigh. The series is sponsored by WCPE and Quail Ridge Books.
http://theclassicalstation.org/preview_interviews/2011_06_William_Henry_Curry.html
2011-2012 Concerts
“Peter and the Wolf” – A concert for Children and Families — September 24, 2011 – 4:00PM – Riverside High School, Durham
“War and Peace” - October 30, 2011 – 3:00PM – Carolina Theatre, Durham
“Holiday Pops” – December 2, 2011 – 7:00PM – Durham Armory, Durham
“MLK Tribute Concert” – January 14, 2012 – 7:00PM – Durham Armory, Durham
“Beethoven and Friends” – March 11, 2012 – 3:00PM – Carolina Theatre, Durham
“Carmina Burana” – April 28, 2012 at 8:00PM and April 29, 2012 at 4:00PM – Durham School of the Arts, Durham in collaboration with the Choral Society of Durham, Rodney Wynkoop, conductor
2012 FREE Concerts:
“Classical Highlights” – March 17, 2012 – 3:00PM – Emily K Center, Durham
2012 Pops in the Park Series
April 14, 5:00PM – Trinity Park, Durham
April 15, 3:00PM – Hillsborough
April 21, 5:00PM – Piney Wood Park, Durham
In Memory of Maestro Alan Neilson, Conductor Emeritus 1930-2011
Please visit this article on CVNC for a tribute to Maestro Neilson.
2011 Young Artist Competition Results
Congratulations to our Young Artist Competition Winners and Participants
