Piedmont Arts

On this episode of Piedmont Arts, you’ll learn about two exciting opportunities to hear live music. Jane Cain and David Wilson of the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra tell us all about the 2nd annual Davidson Bach Festival. And Rachel Stewart explores the intersection of classical and video game music with Charlotte wind ensemble Phoenix Down RPG, who are headlining WDAV’s next Small Batch concert.

Jane Cain & David Wilson of the NCBO speak about the 2nd annual Davidson Bach Festival. And explore the intersection of classical and video game music with Charlotte wind ensemble Phoenix Down RPG, who are headlining WDAV’s next Small Batch concert.

Not every organist incorporates jazz and gospel into their repertoire, but Alcee Chriss III does. He’s one of America’s most talented young organists, and he’s coming to Charlotte’s Covenant Presbyterian Church for a masterclass and recital. In this episode, learn more about Alcee Chriss and what audiences can expect from his Charlotte appearance.

Not every organist incorporates jazz and gospel into their repertoire, but Alcee Chriss III does. He’s one of America’s most talented young organists, and he’s coming to Charlotte’s Covenant Presbyterian Church for a masterclass and recital. In this episode, learn more about Alcee Chriss and what audiences can expect from his Charlotte appearance.

Now in his second season as Music Director with the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, Kwame Ryan can also add Grammy Award winner to his list of accomplishments. On this Piedmont Arts episode, general manager and host Frank Dominguez caught up with Maestro Ryan and they talked about the award, as well as his recent engagement conducting George Gerswin’s Porgy and Bess with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City.

Fresh off a Grammy win, Charlotte Symphony Music Director Kwamé Ryan reflects on his award-winning season and conducting Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

This year the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra launched its first ever Spotlight Series featuring a Spotlight Artist. The brainchild of music director Kwame Ryan, the series provides a deeper exploration of one artistic voice each season. The inaugural Spotlight Artist is Gabriel Kahane, a singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist whose work spans many genres. Kahane is the guest on this Piedmont Arts podcast episode where you can learn more about him and his musical collaboration with the CSO.

Go inside the Charlotte Symphony’s new Spotlight Series with inaugural Spotlight Artist Gabriel Kahane. The singer-songwriter and composer joins Piedmont Arts to talk collaboration, creativity, and musical curiosity.

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is launching a new program to preserve and advance traditional music. The American Roots Institute will highlight bluegrass, folk, blues, jazz, and gospel for School of the Arts high school and college students. With North Carolina’s rich history of roots music, UNCSA is a fitting home for this new institute. On this episode, we talk to UNCSA School of Music Dean, Saxton Rose.

On this episode, we talk to UNCSA School of Music Dean, Saxton Rose, about launching The American Roots Institute.