# Carlos Miguel Prieto

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The Emperor and the Art of Musical Friendship

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 Ca…

Gershwin and Bernstein: Bold American Voices

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." Ca…

Copland & Chávez: A Musical Friendship

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.

So Much Genius: Beethoven’s Middle Years

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 Fid…

Copland’s Clarinet Concerto: An American Soundscape

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 b…

Let’s Talk About the New World

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…

Opening Weekend: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 Plus Debussy and Stravinsky

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 po…

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

NCS Concertmaster Justin Bruns joins Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto to discuss insights and connections behind Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. The music discussed in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony as part of the Mendelssohn and Mozart program in New Bern, Pinehurs…

BACKSTAGE PASS: Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

NCS Concertmaster Justin Bruns joins Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto to discuss insights and connections behind Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto. The music discussed in this podcast will be performed by the North Carolina Symphony as part of the Mendelssohn and Mozart program in New Bern, Pinehurs…

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Plus Haydn and Schumann

BUY TICKETS Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto is joined by Concertmaster Justin Bruns, who will perform Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, to share insights about the music. The program also features Haydn's Symphony No. 49, known as "La Passione," and Schumann Symphony No. 2. The music discussed i…