Conversation
Conversation: Maestro William Henry Curry
8/14/2017 | 26m 46s
Maestro William Henry Curry is the former North Carolina Symphony Resident Conductor.
Maestro William Henry Curry talks with Mitchell Lewis about growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, where he conducted his first piece at age 14. He also mentions how being African-American resulted in some orchestras not wanting him to conduct. Maestro Curry speaks about his time as Resident Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony; Music Director of the Durham Symphony Orchestra and new projects.
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Conversation
Conversation: Maestro William Henry Curry
8/14/2017 | 26m 46s
Maestro William Henry Curry talks with Mitchell Lewis about growing up in Pittsburgh, PA, where he conducted his first piece at age 14. He also mentions how being African-American resulted in some orchestras not wanting him to conduct. Maestro Curry speaks about his time as Resident Conductor of the North Carolina Symphony; Music Director of the Durham Symphony Orchestra and new projects.
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