The North Carolina Master Chorale began in 1942 as the Raleigh Oratorio Society. In its over 60-year history, the NCMC has been committed to bringing the finest in choral music to the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Under the direction of Dr. Alfred E. Sturgis, the 170-member chorus and the 22-member chamber ensemble perform five major programs each season. Collaborating artistic organizations have included the Carolina Ballet and the North Carolina Symphony.

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The North Carolina Symphony was founded in 1932, and, through its approximately 175 performances annually, has become a staple in North Carolina’s arts scene. With a strong dedication to education and outreach, the NCS performs around 40 of its concerts for schoolchildren around the state. Five commercial recordings and monthly performances on WUNC 91.5 have brought the Symphony’s reputation and precision to a larger audience. Financial troubles in the past …more…