Piedmont Arts

Linda Weisbruch of the Symphony Guild of Charlotte speaks about the popular, yearly "Heart of the Home" Kitchen Tour. In addition to details about the six homes that are part of the event, she also discusses the positive impact the Guild has on the Charlotte Symphony, and why the orchestra is so important to her.

Artistic Director and Conductor Cathy Youngblood of the Caritas Ensemble talks with WDAV about upcoming concerts at Davidson College Presbyterian Church and Christ Episcopal in Charlotte. She talks about the group’s purpose, and why she believes choral music is “the deepest expression of the soul.”

Singers from Opera Carolina's production of Verdi’s Rigoletto talk with WDAV about their upcoming performances at the Belk Theater in the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.  Magali Simard-Galdés, who performs the role of Gilda, and tenor Raffaele Abbate, who plays the Duke, speak about their characters, their favorite moments in the opera, and their impressions of the Queen City.  There's also bonus audio of the singers in rehearsal at Toledo Opera, which partnered on this production, performing two famous arias from the work: La dona e mobile and Tutte le feste al tempio .  Visit Opera Carolina to learn more Magali Simard-Galdés Raffaele Abbate  

Christopher Warren-Green, music director of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO), speaks with WDAV about the concerts and guest artist in its 2018-2019 season. Maestro Warren-Green describes his excitement for the new season and how the concerts will mix the traditional with the new. For more information about the season, visit the Charlotte Symphony website .

Scott Allen Jarrett speaks with WDAV about the Bach Akademie of Charlotte’s upcoming concerts in Davidson and Charlotte. Scott spoke about the program of sacred music by the Bach Family, which also features renowned countertenor Reginal Mobley and the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra. Pictured: Scott Allen Jarrett Learn more about the Bach Family Motets and Cantatas concerts

Choral director Kenney Potter speaks to WDAV about conducting the Wingate University Singers for the Music at St. Alban’s in Davidson Series on Sunday afternoon January 21st at 3 p.m. He talks about getting chorus members to sing with passion, authenticity and sincerity, and the human impulse to find community through singing. Visit Music at St. Alban's to learn more Pictured: Kenney Potter

Christopher Warren-Green, music director of the Charlotte Symphony, speaks about the perennial holiday favorite, Handel’s oratorio Messiah. He talks about the dramatic and spiritual qualities that make Messiah one of the greatest musical works of all time. Pictured: Christopher Warren-Green

Brian Cole, Dean of the School of Music at UNC School of the Arts, speaks with Frank Dominguez about the school’s ambitious annual staging of the immortal holiday ballet, T he Nutcracker . He talks about the magic of Tchaikovsky’s music, how the production brings together all of the programs at UNCSA, and what drew him to the institution. Pictured: Brian Cole/uncsa.edu

Grammy-winning fiddlers Mark and Maggie O’Connor visit WDAV again to chat with Frank Dominguez about their appearance in the Charlotte Symphony’s annual Magic of Christmas concert. They’ll also speak about Mark’s work as Artist in Residence with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, what it’s like to come home to Charlotte after touring, and share what aspect of the season gives them special pleasure. Pictured (l-r): Maggie O'Connor, Frank Dominguez and Mark O'Connor at WDAV.

Calin Lupanu, concertmaster of the Charlotte Symphony, will lead a string quartet of Charlotte Symphony Orchestra musicians to perform for WDAV’s first Small Batch Concert at Free Range Brewing in Charlotte’s NoDa district. Calin speaks about the unique appeal of performing in a brewery, and how playing chamber music makes him a better orchestra musician. Learn more about WDAV's Small Batch Concert Series Pictured: Calin Lupanu