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Guest conductor Roderick MacDonald leads the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra during its Sunday performance. MacDonald is one of three conudctors auditioning to become the orchestra's leader when T. Francis Wada retires at the end of this season.

SUN PHOTO BY PETER ARATARI JR.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of guest conductor Roderick MacDonald.

SUN PHOTO BY PETER ARATARI JR.

Members of the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra take their bows at the conclusion of their concert.

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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra opened its season over the weekend with performances that included a matineee Sunday at Community Life Center in Port Charlotte.

SUN PHOTO BY PETER ARATARI JR.

Roderick MacDonald leads the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra in its concert Sunday.

SUN PHOTO BY PETER ARATARI JR.

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of guest conductor Roderick MacDonald, opened its season with concerts Saturday and Sunday.

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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra opened its season over the weekend with performances that included a matineee Sunday at Community Life Center in Port Charlotte.