Record #:

9211

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

William Henry Curry is in his twelfth season as conductor of the North Carolina Symphony. He was resident conductor of the New Orleans Symphony before coming to Raleigh and has also conducted in St. Paul, Baltimore, Indianapolis, New York, and Houston.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 24 Issue 28, July 2007, p24, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina Symphony Orchestra; Conductors (Music)--Raleigh; Curry, William Henry

Record #:

11465

Author(s):

Parham, John Marshall

Abstract:

Raleigh native Lamar Stringfield is a composer and conductor and has won a Pulitzer Prize for his work. He was appointed conductor of the first state-supported orchestra in the nation, the North Carolina Symphony, when it organized in 1932.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 31, Dec 1933, p6, por

Subject(s):

Composers; Conductors (Music)--Raleigh; Stringfield, Lamar, 1897-1959