Fri, Feb 9, 2024 | 8pm
Sat, Feb 10, 2024 | 3pm & 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH
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North Carolina Symphony
Herb Smith, conductor
Ashley Jayy, vocalist
Chester Gregory, vocalist
Brik.Liam, vocalist
Jacob Navarro, drums
Shubh Saran, guitar
A Schirmer Theatrical/Greenberg Artists co-production
Arrangements by Jeff Tyzik
Kenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff
T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia)
As recorded by MFSB
Maurice White and Wayne Vaughn
“Let’s Groove”
As recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire
Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
“I Heard It Through the Grapevine”
As recorded by Marvin Gaye
Melvin Steals and Mervin Steals
“Could It Be I’m Falling in Love”
As recorded by the Spinners
Kenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff
“You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine”
As recorded by Lou Rawls
Teddy Randazzo, Bobby Weinstein, and Bobby Hart
“Hurt So Bad”
As recorded by Little Anthony & the Imperials
Smokey Robinson and Ronald White
“My Girl”
As recorded by The Temptations
Thom Bell and Phil Hurtt
“I’ll Be Around”
As recorded by the Spinners
Leon Huff, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead
“Back Stabbers”
As recorded by The O’Jays
Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert
“Don’t Leave Me This Way”
As recorded by Thelma Houston
INTERMISSION
Ludwig van Beethoven and Walter Murphy
A 5th of Beethoven
As recorded by Walter Murphy and the Big Apple Band
Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
“Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today)”
As recorded by The Temptations
Thom Bell and Linda Creed
“People Make the World Go Round”
As recorded by The Stylistics
Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert
“Me & Mrs. Jones”
As recorded by Billy Paul
Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers
“I’m Coming Out”
As recorded by Diana Ross
Wally Holmes
“Rock the Boat”
As recorded by The Hues Corporation
Gamble and Huff (Kenneth Gamble and Leon A. Huff)
“Love Train”
As recorded by The O’Jays
Jerry Cohen, Gene McFadden, and John Whitehead
“Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now”
As recorded by McFadden & Whitehead
The North Carolina Symphony gratefully acknowledges the support of Concert Sponsor Galloway Ridge at Fearrington.
All arrangements licensed by Schirmer Theatrical, LLC
Creative Team
Robert Thompson, Producer
Jeff Tyzik, Producer & Arranger
Jami Greenberg, Producer & Booking Agent
Alex Kosick, Associate Producer