The orchestra that couldn’t make up its tiny mind just did

Eighteen months ago, the North Carolina Symphony called in an artistic advisor to help it find a music director. We said that this was an orchestra that ‘couldn’t make up its tiny mind.’

Guess what? The artistic advisor  Carlos Miguel Prieto was today named the next music director. What a surprise.

He says: ‘With a combination of great joy, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility, I am formalizing my partnership with the North Carolina Symphony today. I am excited to grow a relationship with its sensational musicians, staff and board, which started in 2011, when I was first invited as a guest conductor. Our recent concerts together solidified my belief that this is a world class organization – and proved to be the inspiration I so desperately needed given the difficult pandemic times. The NCS plays a central role in the life of its community, in a way I have rarely seen before. I am honored to join this community and will help, in any way I can, bring the message of hope, joy and unity that music provides, at this critical time in our lives.’