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Welcome Note
Welcome to Your CSO!
Welcome to March at the Charlotte Symphony!
This is an exciting time for us, filled with concerts that cater to every musical taste. We’re starting off with a celebration of the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, featuring the talented pianist Michelle Cann, who will also perform Florence Price’s spirited Piano Concerto in One Movement, all under the baton of conductor Thomas Wilkins.
Next, our own Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees will lead the orchestra in two programs: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert, and an eclectic program of new and well-known works in our debut at Town Brewing Company, part of the On Tap series.
And as March draws to a close, we welcome JoAnn Falletta to the podium, leading the CSO through works by Wagner, Perry, and Richard Strauss. Principal Trumpet Alex Wilborn will also take center stage, performing Böhme’s virtuosic Trumpet Concerto. And mark your calendars for April 5 – 6 when our new Music Director Designate Kwamé Ryan returns to conduct works by Tchaikovsky and Brahms.
In addition to these performances, our musicians are engaging with more than 10,000 4th and 5 th graders in January and March through our “One Musical Family Concerts.” This is just one of the ways we’re providing access to music for everyone through free and low-cost education and community engagement initiatives this season. We’re so grateful to all who support the Symphony and make these events possible.
We’re also nearly ready to unveil our 2024/25 season, which will be filled with the music you love as we celebrate the past and herald the future with the arrival of Kwamé Ryan in his first season as Music Director. Current subscribers can renew their subscriptions early, at this year’s prices, and receive an exclusive gift through March 29! Keep an eye out in early April when we’ll announce the full programming for next season.
Thank you for being with us, and enjoy the concert!
