BACKSTAGE PASS with Carlos Miguel Prieto https://ncsymphony.org/podcast Insights on upcoming classical concerts by the North Carolina Symphony with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en us Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Music:Music Commentary 1440 episodic North Carolina Symphony North Carolina Symphony No false https://feed.podbean.com/ncsymphony/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22573799/Backstage_Pass-2000x2000_1_67fa9.png BACKSTAGE PASS with Carlos Miguel Prieto https://ncsymphony.org/podcast 144 144 Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Plus Debussy and Stravinsky Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Plus Debussy and Stravinsky https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/opening-weekend-rachmaninoff-piano-concerto-no-3-plus-debussy-and-stravinsky/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/opening-weekend-rachmaninoff-piano-concerto-no-3-plus-debussy-and-stravinsky/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400 ncsymphony.podbean.com/af82fe9a-c745-3f41-90f3-8ba37f10e1d3 Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares insights and connections behind our opening weekend program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Stravinsky’s dazzling Petrushka, and the centerpiece of the program—Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No. 3.

The music discussed in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony, with guest pianist Boris Giltburg, at Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall on September 18-19, 2026.

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]]> Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto shares insights and connections behind our opening weekend program: Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Stravinsky’s dazzling Petrushka, and the centerpiece of the program—Rachmaninoff’s breathtaking Piano Concerto No. 3.

The music discussed in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony, with guest pianist Boris Giltburg, at Raleigh's Meymandi Concert Hall on September 18-19, 2026.

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© 2026 | A North Carolina Symphony Production

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 1100 2 full Across Borders and Landscapes: Carlos on Ortiz, Copland, and Revueltas Across Borders and Landscapes: Carlos on Ortiz, Copland, and Revueltas https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-across-borders-and-landscapes-carlos-on-ortiz-copland-and-revueltas/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-across-borders-and-landscapes-carlos-on-ortiz-copland-and-revueltas/#comments Fri, 01 May 2026 15:10:00 -0400 yt:video:EGsnRp978V8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 847 1 full Mozart’s Great Mass and Rautavaara’s Vision: Carlos Explains Mozart’s Great Mass and Rautavaara’s Vision: Carlos Explains https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-mozart-s-great-mass-and-rautavaara-s-vision-carlos-explains/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-mozart-s-great-mass-and-rautavaara-s-vision-carlos-explains/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:59:00 -0400 yt:video:F2IzLfpWLTQ 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 523 1 full The Emperor and the Art of Musical Friendship The Emperor and the Art of Musical Friendship https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-the-emperor-and-the-art-of-musical-friendship/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-the-emperor-and-the-art-of-musical-friendship/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:27:00 -0400 yt:video:un6CnzSV2W8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 617 1 full Carlos on Masterpieces, Myths, and the Violin that Almost Was Carlos on Masterpieces, Myths, and the Violin that Almost Was https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-carlos-on-masterpieces-myths-and-the-violin-that-almost-was/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-carlos-on-masterpieces-myths-and-the-violin-that-almost-was/#comments Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:39:00 -0500 yt:video:DoPVW2wlor8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 681 1 full Gershwin and Bernstein: Bold American Voices Gershwin and Bernstein: Bold American Voices https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-gershwin-and-bernstein-bold-american-voices/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-gershwin-and-bernstein-bold-american-voices/#comments Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:09:00 -0500 yt:video:SIELu_CsQb8 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 570 1 full Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony: The Eroica Beethoven’s 3rd Symphony: The Eroica https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-beethoven-s-3rd-symphony-the-eroica/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-beethoven-s-3rd-symphony-the-eroica/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:12:00 -0500 yt:video:T-PPzI_o0g0 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 467 1 full Copland & Chávez: A Musical Friendship Copland & Chávez: A Musical Friendship https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-copland-chavez-a-musical-friendship/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-copland-chavez-a-musical-friendship/#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:18:00 -0400 yt:video:_2N9p8IV3uA 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 716 1 full So Much Genius: Beethoven’s Middle Years So Much Genius: Beethoven’s Middle Years https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-so-much-genius-beethoven-s-middle-years/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-so-much-genius-beethoven-s-middle-years/#comments Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:24:00 -0400 yt:video:Hxc9WErbJlE 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 580 1 full Copland’s Clarinet Concerto: An American Soundscape Copland’s Clarinet Concerto: An American Soundscape https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-copland-s-clarinet-concerto-an-american-soundscape/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-copland-s-clarinet-concerto-an-american-soundscape/#comments Wed, 24 Sep 2025 16:54:00 -0400 yt:video:B1oNbie2s0A 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.

]]> 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.

]]> North Carolina Symphony false No 938 1 full Let’s Talk About the New World Let’s Talk About the New World https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-let-s-talk-about-the-new-world/ https://ncsymphony.podbean.com/e/backstage-pass-with-carlos-miguel-prieto-let-s-talk-about-the-new-world/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:35:00 -0400 yt:video:j-9QOjn2q68 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.

]]> 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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