The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in North Carolina, a regional orchestra of no significant pedigree, has raised more than $50 million in a three-year campaign that should push it way up the industry rankings. The music director is Kwame Ryan and the annual budget is $13m.
‘This is a transformative milestone for the Charlotte Symphony,’ said David Fisk, President and CEO.
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