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The State's arts writer, Jeffrey Day, and freelance classical music critic Gregory Barnes comment on the seven finalists vying for the chance to be the S.C. Philharmonic's next conductor.

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Smooth transitions: Native of Japan a conductor on the move

Conductor Morihiko Nakahara is coming a long way — from Spokane, Wash. — for his tryout with the S.C. Philharmonic. That’s just a puddle jump compared to the move he made as a child.

  • Philharmonic to host final conductor tryout concert

    The end, and a beginning, is near for the S.C. Philharmonic. Miriam Burns, the seventh and last finalist for the music director’s post, leads the orchestra Saturday, April 5, in its closing concert of the season. She said she isn’t particularly worried about being last in line, but added, “I hope it’s good.”- 1:50 PM

  • Profile: Guest conductor fell in love with music at early age

    Adam Flatt first saw a violin player when he was 4. And the first time was a charm.

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  • Review: Conductor candidate energetic, expressive


    The S.C. Philharmonic’s bold search for a new conductor became musical reality Saturday at the Koger Center as the first of seven finalists took the podium.- 11:04 AM

  • What you’ll hear

    The programming highlights for the 2007-2008 season’s seven S.C. Philharmonic concerts. Sept. 22 Steven Lipsitt, conductor- 11:05 AM

  • Comparing the contenders

    Seven finalists are vying for the chance to become the S.C. Philharmonic’s next conductor. All are accomplished professionals. But we wanted to dig deeper than their resumes — and we were intrigued by what we learned. One likes to rollerblade in Central Park; another is trying to visit all the Major League Baseball ballparks. One sings in a garage band. And another loves pumpkin pie. But not all of them got it when we asked about their favorite sauce — as in barbecue...- 11:04 AM

  • A season of change

    Two years ago this month, the S.C. Philharmonic embarked on a journey to find a new music director. The final leg of the trip, which will last nearly eight more months, starts Saturday.- 11:03 AM