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As we sit in the concert hall, enjoying the glorious sounds flowing around us from the stage, itâs sometimes easy to forget that the Orchestra is not simply a great ensemble, but is comprised of many talented individual musicians â our fellow Charlotteans â who have logged countless hours learning, practicing, and performing, leading up to this very moment. Offstage, the Charlotte Symphonyâs musicians act as our communityâs 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 CSOâs musicians at each concert, which is why Iâm so thrilled that this month weâll be shining a special spotlight on two of our incredible musicians: Concertmaster Calin Lupanu, who will solo in Shostakovichâs thrilling Violin Concerto No. 1 on April 22â23; 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 musicâs 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 â 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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