When Christof Perick made his first appearance with the Charlotte Symphony - 10 years ago this coming January - he was simply a guest conductor. Taking the orchestra through Beethoven's zesty Symphony No. 4 had nothing to do with long-term plans.

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Their musical tastes may be different. Their paychecks certainly are. But the new players for the Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Bobcats have more in common than you might think.

Even if you don't know Mailou Jones' work, you may recognize her techniques.

Galleries: November 2009