Piedmont Arts

After 64 years, the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro is closing. The festival, which has been an important part of the Triad and the state’s cultural life, is ending due to failed negotiations between faculty artists, staff, and the EMF Board. We get the perspectives of both faculty and staff representatives on why talks broke down. We also talk with Dr. Shanté Williams of Opera Carolina about their “Night to Remember” concert that features arias by Puccini’s heroines.

After 64 years, the Eastern Music Festival in Greensboro is closing. We get the perspectives of both faculty and staff representatives on why talks broke down. We also talk with Dr. Shanté Williams of Opera Carolina about their “Night to Remember” concert.

Charlotte Ballet kicks off a new season with "Fall Works," a program of three contemporary ballets at the Knight Theater. The show includes the world premiere of "As I Am" by South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November. We talked with November about the inspiration for the ballet and preview the program's other exciting works.

Charlotte Ballet kicks off a new season with "Fall Works," a program of three contemporary ballets. On this Piedmont Arts, we talk with South African choreographer Mthuthuzeli November and the world premiere of his ballet "As I Am."

A new symphony takes the spotlight as the Charlotte Civic Orchestra presents the premiere of Symphony No. 1, “The Wolf” by rising local composer Sean Michael Smith at Central Piedmont’s Dale Halton Theater. We talk with Smith about his creative journey and debut work, then hear how the Bechtler Museum and Novant Health are blending art and wellness through their inspiring new “Art on Prescription” partnership.

The Charlotte Civic Orchestra premieres Symphony No. 1, “The Wolf” by local composer Sean Michael Smith at Central Piedmont. Hear our interview with Smith, and learn how the Bechtler Museum and Novant Health unite art and wellness in “Art on Prescription.”

Theatre Charlotte is now in its 98th season of engaging, entertaining, and enlightening audiences of all ages. Artistic Director Chris Timmons talks about which shows are hitting the stage this season, including a special appearance at WDAV’s Small Batch Concert. Plus, hear an interview with the folks organizing Una Noche Entre Suenos, an afternoon of Tango music and dance coming to Charlotte.

Theatre Charlotte’s Artistic Director Chris Timmons talks about which shows are hitting the stage this season, including an appearance at WDAV’s Small Batch Concert. Plus, an interview with the organizers of Una Noche Entre Suenos.

Confluence, the Carolinas’ music industry conference, brings together artists, entrepreneurs, and fans for daytime panels and nightly concerts across Charlotte. Host Rachel Stewart talks with organizers Rick Thurmond and Liz Brigham about how the event supports the region’s thriving independent music scene, the collaborative spirit behind its growth, and the mix of live showcases. Highlights include a keynote with Grammy president Panos Panay and performances by emerging artists you’ll want to discover before they reach bigger stages.

Confluence brings together music industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and fans for panels and live showcases across Charlotte. On this episode of Piedmont Arts, hear how this unique event nurtures independent artists, explores music and technology, and builds community in the Carolinas.