Music

What do people do all day? That basic question gets answered in a variety of highly entertaining and educational ways in the musical 'Busytown.'

For the third season of its KnightSounds series, the Charlotte Symphony will not only broaden its musical scope but welcome a much-needed addition to the Knight Theater.

Audiences will see the Charlotte Symphony on March 30 and 31 as they never have.

Boozing. Gambling. Skirt-chasing. "Carmina Burana," Carl Orff's tribute to medieval-style fun and games, has it all - amped up into the full power of a modern orchestra and choir.

When conductor Jacomo Rafael Bairos was asked to helm the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra's tribute to film composer John Williams, he quickly began rattling off his favorite 'Star Wars' music moments.

The Charlotte Symphony will start and end with Beethoven in next season's Classics concerts, and plenty of well-known music will come between.

The Charlotte Symphony will start and end with Beethoven in next season's Classics concerts, and plenty of well-known music will come between.

'Madama Butterfly' cast its spell, as it has over generations of opera lovers. But the people in the Belk Theater weren't opera lovers - not yet, at least.

Opera Carolina brings a dramatic new look to Puccini's ever-popular opera.

As primary songwriter for Americana outfit South 85, Kathy Noonan writes songs on par with Nashville’s hit makers.