Violinist to appear with struggling NC Symphony
CARY, N.C. (AP) – The financially struggling North Carolina Symphony is getting a boost from violinist Joshua Bell.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported that Bell gave a 10-minute concert at a private home in Cary on Wednesday night as part of an effort to raise money for the symphony.
Jim Romano won the concert for two dozen friends and patrons for a $10,000 donation.
Bell performs with the symphony Thursday night in another fundraiser.
The symphony’s budget has been cut from $14 million to $12 million.
North Carolina lawmakers last year agreed to provide an extra $1.5 million, if the orchestra raises $8 million.
French pianist Pascal Roge waived his performance fee last month, playing a free concert with his wife. Symphony board member Branford Marsalis of Durham is to play a benefit in June.
Information from: The News & Observer
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