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Saturday, November 5
HANDEL MESSIAH
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (and North Carolina native) Rhiannon Giddens joins Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and your CSO for a special one-night-only event, showcasing Giddens’ soulful vocals and ingenious blend of country, blues, jazz, and gospel.
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale
Anthony Parnther, conductor
Create new memories with your Charlotte Symphony! The magic of the season comes to life with classic holiday favorites, sing-alongs, special guest artists, and snow falling in the Knight Theater in this all-new experience. with Charlotte Master Chorale
Knight Theater
SAINT-SA Ë NS ORGAN SYMPHONY
RHIANNON GIDDENS
annual gala concert!
Saturday, October 1
† One-hour Family performance December 16, 17, 18 7:30 pm December 18 3 pm December 17 11 am†
Jessica Morel, conductor
Friday, September 30
7:30 pm | Knight Theater Wednesday, December 21 Thursday, December 22 Friday, December 23
Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to Charlotte to celebrate the 75 th anniversary of the Charlotte Chapter of the American Guild of Organists with Saint-Saëns’ breathtaking Organ Symphony.
Tom Hanks stars in and Robert Zemeckis directs this instant holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance-capture animation that makes every moment magical.
Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to the Charlotte stage to lead his world-renowned interpretation of Handel’s Messiah. “Hallelujah!”
7:30 pm | First United Methodist Church
Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3
Sunday, December 4
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8 pm | Belk Theater
THE CONCERT: A TRIBUTE TO
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The world’s top ABBA tribute band joins your CSO to perform the iconic songs of a generation. “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” and many more will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along!
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
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CIRQUE DE NO Ë L
3 pm | Knight Theater
THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22)
The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
Friday, November 25 Saturday, November 26
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ IN CONCERT
AN EVENING WITH
HOLIDAY POPS
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
It’s Christmas Eve and we’re boarding The Polar Express!
Friday, November 11 Saturday, November 12
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
Friday, October 28 Saturday, October 29
ELGAR CELLO CONCERTO
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
Inbal Segev, cello
L. BOULANGER d’un matin de printemps
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Friday, October 7 Saturday, October 8
Friday, October 21 Saturday, October 22
FALLA Nights in the Gardens of Spain
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Friday, November 4
Brie Cassil, Naarai Jacobs, & Shayna Steele, vocalists
ANNA CLYNE Pivot
BEETHOVEN PASTORAL
Thiago Tiberio, conductor
ELGAR Cello Concerto in E minor
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Celebrate the reigning divas of Soul and R&B in a symphonic tribute that spans six decades. Experience the iconic music made popular by strong and soulful women like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Gladys Knight, and more!
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
QUEENS OF SOUL
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Andrew Grams, conductor
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BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral”
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
Christopher James Lees, conductor
Marcelo Lehninger, conductor Gabriela Martinez, piano
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
When a young African-American man visits his white girlfriend's family estate, he becomes ensnared in the sinister real reason for the invitation. Featuring a score by Michael Ables, Jordan Peele’s groundbreaking Get Out is equal parts gripping thriller and provocative social commentary.
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Sunday, December 4
† One-hour Family performance
JOHN ADAMS Short Ride in a Fast Machine KORNGOLD Violin Concerto in D Major COPLAND Symphony No. 3
THE POLAR EXPRESS™ IN CONCERT
HANDEL MESSIAH
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
3 pm | Knight Theater
Joshua Weilerstein, conductor
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
Saturday, November 19
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor Alexandra Smither, soprano
Friday, January 13, 2023 Saturday, January 14, 2023
December 18 3 pm December 17 11 am†
Friday, February 3, 2023 Saturday, February 4, 2023
Friday, November 18
Friday, December 2 Saturday, December 3
Friday, February 10, 2023 Saturday, February 11, 2023
Knight Theater
BRAHMS SYMPHONY No. 4
Kwamé Ryan, conductor Bella Hristova, violin
Friday, November 25 Saturday, November 26
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4
GLINKA Ruslan & Ludmila Overture
SIBELIUS SYMPHONY No. 5
with Charlotte Master Chorale
It’s Christmas Eve and we’re boarding The Polar Express! Tom Hanks stars in and Robert Zemeckis directs this instant holiday classic filmed in dazzling performance-capture animation that makes every moment magical.
Georgia Jarman, soprano TBA , alto Aaron Crouch, tenor Daniel Okulitch, bass
HOLIDAY POPS
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor
BEETHOVEN TRIPLE CONCERTO
COPLAND SYMPHONY No. 3
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
Create new memories this season with your Charlotte Symphony’s Holiday Pops! The magic of the season comes to life with classic holiday favorites, sing-alongs, special guest artists, and snow falling in the Knight Theater in this all-new experience.
Joyce Yang, piano
Erina Yashima, conductor Tai Murray, violin Julie Albers, cello Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
HANDEL Messiah
Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale
BEETHOVEN Triple Concerto BERLIOZ Symphonie Fantastique
SMYTH On the Cliffs of Cornwall
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BRITTEN Les Illuminations
STILL Poem for Orchestra SIBELIUS Symphony No. 5
December 16, 17, 18 7:30 pm
Christopher James Lees, conductor
THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s22)
Lan Shui, conductor Mari Kodama, piano
special partnership with the mint museum
A collaboration with the Mint Museum’s 2023 exhibit Picasso Landscapes: Out of Bounds
STRAVINSKY Suite from Pulcinella BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2 in D major
Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor SATIE Parade
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BARBER The School for Scandal Overture
, tenor
CLASSICAL PICASSO + STRAVINSKY
A classical fairytale comes to life! In this timeless tale by Hans Christian Andersen, an emperor who loves fine clothing is swindled by imposter weavers who promise to create a suit that is invisible.
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
11 am | Knight Theater
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
Friday, February 24, 2023 Saturday, February 25, 2023
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR MUSIC OF THE BEATLES
MENDELSSOHN Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor
FAMILY
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
TBA soprano TBA
RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY No. 2
MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 2 “Lobgesang”
Saturday, February 18, 2023
†
featuring Grey Seal Puppets
Jessica Cottis, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale
All you need is love! Hailed as “the world’s best Beatles’ show with symphony orchestra” (Broadway World), this concert honors the musical legacy of The Beatles with authentic reproductions of their most famous hits as you’ve never heard them before: live with your CSO!
BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO
Mei-Ann Chen, conductor Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin
MENDELSSOHN HYMN OF PRAISE
Friday, March 24, 2023 Saturday, March 25, 2023
Friday, April 28, 2023 Saturday, April 29, 2023
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2
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FANNY MENDELSSOHN Overture in C Major
Friday, February 17, 2023 Saturday, February 18, 2023
POPS
Friday, March 10, 2023 Saturday, March 11, 2023
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FRANCK Symphony in D minor One-hour Family performance
† One-hour Family performance
DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY No. 8
Friday, May 12, 2023
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Susie Benchasil Seiter, conductor Christopher James Lees, conductor Chloe Lowery, vocalist
Fencing, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles...The Princess Bride has something for everyone! Mark Knopfler’s unforgettable score has been specially arranged for a symphony orchestra. Missing this concert experience would be inconceivable!
Saturday, May 13, 2023
Friday, May 19, 2023
The name’s Bond…James Bond. Over five decades, the Bond films have produced some of the greatest movie music of our time. The CSO presents the best of Bond, from the iconic Theme Song to the sultry “Nobody Does it Better.” this theatrical concert, introduce your family to the life and music of Tchaikovsky, featuring his best-loved music – including the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake
7:30 pm | Knight Theater
007: THE BEST OF JAMES BOND
7:30 pm | Belk Theater
THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT
Kazem Abdullah, conductor Alexi Kenney, violin
POPSFAMILY THE MORE YOU BUY, THE MORE YOU SAVE! TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICA CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE! In
11 am | Knight Theater
Friday, May 5, 2023
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Saturday, May 13, 2023
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7:30 pm | Knight Theater
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Saturday, May 20, 2023
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Inbal Segev, cello
Joyce Yang, piano
Alexi Kenney, violin
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Tai Murray, violin
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Charlotte Master Chorale
