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Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1
Raleigh Classical
Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

Fri/Sat, Mar 6-7, 2026 | 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH

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Program

North Carolina Symphony
Eduardo Strausser, conductor

Claire Huangci, piano


Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) program notes
Overture to La Cenerentola

Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849) program notes
Piano Concerto No. 1 
in E minor, Op. 11
     I. Allegro maestoso
     II. Romanze
     III. Rondo

Claire Huangci, piano

INTERMISSION


Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847) program notes 
Symphony No. 3
 in A minor, Op. 56, “Scottish”
     I. Andante con moto – Allegro un poco agitato
     II. Vivace non troppo
     III. Adagio assai
     IV. Allegro vivacissimo – Allegro maestoso assai


The North Carolina Symphony expresses our appreciation to Weekend Sponsor Ross W. Lampe, Jr. for his generous support.

The Friday concert is made possible in part by the Charles E. Potts/Fanny R. Potts Guest Pianist Fund..