Raleigh Classical MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
WOOLNER STAGE DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFOMING ARTS
Dvořák New World Symphony
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3
FRI/SAT, OCT 15-16, 2021 | 8PM
FRI/SAT, DEC 3-4, 2021 | 8PM
David Danzmayr, conductor George Li, piano
Stephanie Childress, conductor
Still: Danzas de Panama Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
GEORGE LI
Bach: “Brandenburg” Concerto No. 3 Stravinsky: Pulcinella Suite Prokofiev: Classical Symphony
SIMONE PORTER
Mendelssohn & Brahms FRI/SAT, OCT 22-23, 2021 | 8PM Marcelo Lehninger, conductor Simone Porter, violin Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 9 Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Brahms: Symphony No. 1
Beethoven Triple Concerto FRI/SAT, JAN 14-15, 2022 | 8PM Christoph König, conductor Dovid Friedlander, violin Bonnie Thron, cello Solomon Eichner, piano Beethoven: Triple Concerto Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
STEPHANIE CHILDRESS
The Firebird FRI/SAT, NOV 5-6, 2021 | 8PM Joshua Gersen, conductor Aaron Diehl Trio Aaron Diehl, piano Aaron Kimmel, drums Paul Sikivie, double bass Williams: Zodiac Suite Ravel: Mother Goose Suite Stravinsky: The Firebird Suite
Tchaikovsky Pathétique FRI/SAT, NOV 19-20, 2021 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO
Schumann: Symphony No. 4 Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6 “Pathétique”
Mahler Symphony No. 4 FRI/SAT, JAN 28-29, 2022 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Joélle Harvey, soprano Haydn: Symphony No. 90 Mahler: Symphony No. 4
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto FRI/SAT, FEB 18-19, 2022 | 8PM Douglas Boyd, conductor Chee-Yun, violin Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 2 FRI/SAT, MARCH 4-5, 2022 | 8PM Timothy Myers, conductor Karen Strittmatter Galvin, violin Jacqueline Saed Wolborsky, violin Anthony Kelley: Crosscurrents Arvo Pärt: Tabula rasa Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
Beethoven Emperor FRI/SAT, MARCH 11-12, 2022 | 8PM Francesco Lecce-Chong, conductor Conrad Tao, piano Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” Jessie Montgomery: Records from a Vanishing City Elgar: In the South
JAMES EHNES
Scheherazade FRI/SAT, APRIL 29-30, 2022 | 8PM Ruth Reinhardt, conductor Colin Currie, percussion Jennifer Higdon: Percussion Concerto Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade RANDALL GOOSBY
Brahms Violin Concerto FRI/SAT, MAY 20-21, 2022 | 8PM
All Mozart FRI/SAT, MARCH 25-26, 2022 | 8PM Evan Rogister, conductor Randall Goosby, violin Mozart: Overture to The Magic Flute Mozart: Violin Concerto No 5 Mozart: Symphony No. 41“Jupiter”
Edwin Outwater, conductor James Ehnes, violin Thea Musgrave: Song of the Enchanter Brahms: Violin Concerto Elgar: "Enigma" Variations
Gershwin Piano Concerto FRI/SAT, APRIL 8-9, 2022 | 8PM Joshua Weilerstein, conductor Aaron Diehl, piano
KAREN STRITTMATTER GALVIN
Gershwin: Piano Concerto in F Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony AARON DIEHL
COLIN CURRIE
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Pops
SEASON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
WOOLNER STAGE DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Star Wars & More FRI/SAT, OCT 29-30, 2021 | 8PM
David Glover, conductor Kick off Halloween weekend with music from epic John Williams scores including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T. and of course, music from Star Wars.
Holiday Pops
STAR WARS & MORE HOLIDAY POPS
FRI, DEC 10, 2021 | 8PM SAT, DEC 11, 2021 | 3PM & 8PM
Conner Gray Covington, conductor Yolanda Rabun, vocalist A holiday tradition with the songs you know and love! At this festive performance, the Symphony welcomes a star vocalist to spread cheer with traditional favorites—sure to get you in the spirit of the season! Weekend Sponsor: CEI – The Digital Office Friday Concert Sponsor: Publix Super Markets Charities Saturday Concert Sponsors: Celito.net, Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
The Best of Broadway FRI/SAT, JAN 21-22, 2022 | 8PM
ABBA THE CONCERT
Steven Reineke, conductor Alli Mauzey, vocalist Ryan Silverman, vocalist Guest vocalists join the Symphony for an exciting night featuring the best of Broadway. Highlights include music from The Phantom of the Opera, Little Shop of Horrors, Chicago, and more!
Dates, programs, artists, venues, and prices subject to change. Upgrade fees apply to Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown and ABBA The Concert.
WOMEN ROCK!
Together Again | 21•22 SEASON
Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown FRI, FEB 11, 2022 | 8PM SAT, FEB 12, 2022 | 3PM & 8PM
Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor This Valentine’s weekend, relive the magic of Motown! The Symphony and guest-star singers perform smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and the one and only Stevie Wonder. Get ready to dance to hits including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl,” “Superstition,” and many more!
ABBA The Concert
FRI/SAT, APR 22-23, 2022 | 8PM
Lawrence Loh, conductor The world’s top ABBA tribute band joins the Symphony to perform the iconic songs of a generation. “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “S.O.S.,” “Gimme Gimme Gimme,” and many more will have you dancing in the aisles and singing along. ABBA The Concert is not affiliated with the original ABBA group or Mamma Mia.
Women Rock! FRI, MAY 6, 2022 | 8PM SAT, MAY 7, 2022 | 3PM & 8PM
Sarah Hicks, conductor Celebrate the women who changed rock and roll forever. Guest vocalists and the Symphony perform hits from Carole King, Tina Turner, Janis Joplin, Pat Benatar, Heart, Carly Simon, and more—featuring songs such as “I Feel the Earth Move,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “These Dreams,” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”
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Special Event Concerts
SEASON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
WOOLNER STAGE DUKE ENERGY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Star Wars & More
Renée Fleming
THUR, OCT 28, 2021 | 7PM
SAT, MAY 14, 2022 | 8PM
Kick off Halloween weekend with music from epic John Williams scores including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, E.T. and of course, music from Star Wars.
Grant Llewellyn, conductor Renée Fleming, soprano
Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown THUR, FEB 10, 2022 | 7PM Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor
This Valentine’s weekend, relive the magic of Motown! The Symphony and guest-star singers perform smash hits made famous by artists like Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and the one and only Stevie Wonder. Get ready to dance to hits including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “My Girl,” “Superstition,” and many more!
THE MUSIC OF MOTOWN
Together again, we welcome you to this very special one-night-only event with Renée Fleming and your North Carolina Symphony under the baton of Music Director Laureate Grant Llewellyn.
Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
RENÉE FLEMING
THUR/FRI, JUN 2-3, 2022 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale Experience the epic power and timeless message of humanity and brotherhood in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9— building to a dramatic conclusion with the inspiring and monumental “Ode to Joy.”
POSTPONED CONCERT TICKETS Existing tickets for concerts postponed in 2020 will be honored for Renée Fleming, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, and Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown. GRANT LLEWELLYN
Dates, programs, artists, venues, and prices subject to change. Upgrade fees apply to Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown and Beethoven's 9th Symphony. Choose Your Own not available for Renée Fleming.
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