Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Plus Bernstein and John Adams
Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares insights and connections behind our program of American music including Gershwin's iconic Rhapsody in Blue, two favorites by Bernstein, and music from John Adams.
The music discussed in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony, with Clayton Stephenson as soloist, October 16 -17 in Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall.
28 Sept 2026
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Plus Haydn and Schumann
Across Borders and Landscapes: Carlos on Ortiz, Copland, and Revueltas
Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares the personal stories and connections behind our season finale: Gabriela Ortiz’s Kauyumari, Copland’s iconic Appalachian Spring, and Silvestre Revueltas’ powerful Night of the Mayas.
The music in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, May 8-9.
31 Mar 2026
Mozart’s Great Mass and Rautavaara’s Vision: Carlos Explains
In this week’s Backstage Pass, Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto explores the rare and striking pairing at the heart of this program and discusses why this unusual combination creates a transcendent musical experience.
The music in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony with the NC Master Chorale in Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, April 10-11.
14 Mar 2026
The Emperor and the Art of Musical Friendship
Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares his insights on two major works of the orchestral repertoire—Beethoven’s “Emperor” Concerto and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra—and talks about collaborating with pianist Anne-Marie McDermott, who joins us for this weekend’s performances with your North Carolina Symphony.
19 Feb 2026
Carlos on Masterpieces, Myths, and the Violin that Almost Was
Join Carlos for a vivid journey through Tchaikovsky and Ravel as he uncovers orchestral imagination, ballet lore, and the legendary “Auer” Stradivarius violin that once refused a premiere – revealing why these three masterpieces still thrill, surprise, and utterly captivate.
6 Feb 2026
Gershwin and Bernstein: Bold American Voices
Join Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto as he dives into a vibrant, all‑American program—Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture, John Adams’ Saxophone Concerto featuring Timothy McAllister, Bernstein’s spirited excerpts from On the Town, and James P. Johnson’s jubilant "Victory Stride." Carlos shares the stories and musical threads that connect these iconic voices and illuminate the richness of America’s sound.
5 Nov 2025
Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony: The Eroica
In this episode, discover the stories behind the music of one of this season’s most eclectic and emotional programs—featuring Beethoven’s epic "Eroica" Symphony, Schumann’s lyrical Cello Concerto performed by guest cellist Paul Watkins, and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Jennifer Higdon’s Suite from Cold Mountain.
13 Oct 2025
Copland & Chávez: A Musical Friendship
Carlos Miguel Prieto explores the artistic bond between Copland and Chávez, joined by clarinetist Samuel Almaguer for a rich conversation on musical storytelling and performance.
3 Oct 2025
So Much Genius: Beethoven’s Middle Years
In this episode of BACKSTAGE PASS with Carlos Miguel Prieto, Carlos shares his love for Beethoven and focuses on his middle period—a time of bold ideas, emotional clarity, and music that helped usher in the Romantic era. In So Much Genius: Beethoven’s Middle Years, Carlos explores the beauty of Fidelio Overture, Symphony No. 4, and the Violin Concerto in D which is being performed by guest violinist Paul Huang.
24 Sept 2025
Copland’s Clarinet Concerto: An American Soundscape
In episode 2 of BACKSTAGE PASS, Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares exclusive insights into this week’s’ program of works by Aaron Copland, Samuel Barber, and Antonín Dvořák.Prieto is joined by Principal Clarinet Samuel Almaguer as they explore Copland’s Clarinet Concerto—a work that blends jazz rhythms and sweeping Americana into a singular musical voice. Almaguer shares his personal connection to this Copland masterwork, while Prieto also reflects on the emotional power of Barber’s Essay No. 2 and the enduring beauty of Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony.
18 Sept 2025
Let’s Talk About the New World
Introducing the North Carolina Symphony’s new podcast! In this premiere episode, Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares exclusive insights on this weekend’s 2025/26 classical season opener. Hear Carlos’ thoughts on Dvorak’s “New World” Symphony, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 4, and Barber’s Overture to The School for Scandal.
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