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As we sit in the concert hall, enjoying the glorious sounds flowing around us from the stage, it’s sometimes easy to forget that the Orchestra is not simply a great ensemble, but is comprised of many talented individual musicians — our fellow Charlotteans — who have logged countless hours learning, practicing, and performing, leading up to this very moment. Offstage, the Charlotte Symphony’s musicians act as our community’s musical ambassadors, spreading the gift of music throughout the city every day, from classrooms and places to worship to festivals and breweries, and everywhere in between. I stand in awe of the artistry and dedication of the CSO’s musicians at each concert, which is why I’m so thrilled that this month we’ll be shining a special spotlight on two of our incredible musicians: Concertmaster Calin Lupanu, who will solo in Shostakovich’s thrilling Violin Concerto No. 1 on April 22–23; and
Alan Black, who performs his final solo as Principal Cello on April 3 at our inaugural concert at the Sarah Belk Gambrell Center at Queens University in a program celebrating music’s innate ability to heal. While there is still much to enjoy this season, I invite you to explore the details of our exciting 2022-23 season which was recently announced. The season will include a unique partnership with the Mint Museum, amongst many collaborations and new initiatives, and a stellar lineup of classical, film, pops, and family concerts — all curated to delight music-lovers of all kinds. As always, thank you for joining us, and enjoy the performance.
David Fisk President & CEO
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