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SETH HORNER
JAMES EHNES
PABLO FERRÁNDEZ
CARLOSMIGUELPRIETO
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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE, MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH
“I’ve never had so much fun at a concert as I did last night with NCS.”
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OPENING NIGHT Be captivated.
Symphonie Fantastique & Prokofiev Violin Concerto No. 1
FRI/SAT, SEP 20-21, 2024 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
James Ehnes, violin
Gabriela Ortiz: Téenek
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 1
Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique
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Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 & Brahms Piano Concerto No. 1
FRI/SAT, OCT 18-19, 2024 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Jorge Federico Osorio, piano
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3
14 | 11 | 7B
Carlos Conducts Sibelius
FRI/SAT, OCT 25-26, 2024 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Philippe Quint, violin
Brahms: Haydn Variations
Errollyn Wallen: Violin Concerto
Sibelius: Symphony No. 2
14 | 7A | 5
Holst The Planets
FRI/SAT, NOV 1-2, 2024 | 8PM
Stephanie Childress, conductor
Brian Woods, piano
Oswald Huỳnh: “Then, as if breathing, the sea swelled beneath us.”
Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 1
Holst: The Planets
14 | 11 | 7B
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3
FRI/SAT, NOV 15-16, 2024 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Stephen Hough, piano
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3
Brahms: Symphony No.1
14 | 11 | 7A | 5
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Classical Christmas with Carlos FRI, DEC 6, 2024 | 8PM
SAT, DEC 7, 2024 | 3PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
North Carolina Master Chorale
Celebrate the season as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus, with your North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Master Chorale.
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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE, MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH
Dvořák Violin Concerto
FRI/SAT, JAN 10-11, 2025 | 8PM
Anna Rakitina, conductor
Stella Chen, violin
Elena Langer: Leonora’s Dream
Haydn: Symphony No. 101, “The Clock”
Dvořák: Violin Concerto
14 | 7A
Scheherazade
FRI/SAT, JAN 24-25, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Pablo Ferrández, cello
Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte
Dutilleux: Tout un monde lointain...
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
14 | 11 | 7B
Beethoven Piano
Concerto No. 4
FRI/SAT, FEB 14-15, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Michael Abels: Delights & Dances
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio 14 | 11 | 7B
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
FRI/SAT, FEB 21-22, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale
Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels: Psalm 23 from Omar
Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
14 | 11 | 7A | 5
Rachmaninoff Piano
Concerto No. 2
FRI/SAT, MAR 7-8, 2025 | 8PM
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano
Cindy McTee: Timepiece
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”
14 | 11 | 7B
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Mozart & Mahler
FRI/SAT, MAR 21-22, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Mahler: Symphony No. 5
14 | 11 | 7A
Elgar Enigma Variations
FRI/SAT, APR 11-12, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, soprano
Schubert: Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”
R. Strauss: Four Last Songs
Elgar: “Enigma” Variations
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
14 | 7B
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
FRI/SAT, APR 25-26, 2025 | 8PM
Marie Jacquot, conductor
Marie-Ange Nguci, piano
Wagner: Tannhäuser Overture
Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 2
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3, “Organ”
14 | 11 | 7A
Carlos Conducts Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
FRI/SAT, MAY 9-10, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Alessio Bax, piano
Ravel: La valse
Falla: Nights in the Gardens of Spain
Albéniz: Selections from Suite Española
Stravinsky: Suite from The Firebird
14 | 11 | 7B | 5
“Prieto’s enthusiasm for art and life was apparent from the podium, and the orchestra matched his energy.”
CVNC, Cultural Voice of North Carolina
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The Music of John Williams
FRI/SAT, OCT 11-12, 2024 | 8PM
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Take a trip to the legendary worlds of Oscar-winner
John Williams as your North Carolina Symphony performs music from iconic film scores—including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., Jurassic Park, and more.
6-EVENING SERIES
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Cirque Holiday Pops
FRI, NOV 29, 2024 | 7:30PM
SAT, NOV 30, 2024 | 3PM
SAT, NOV 30, 2024 | 7:30PM
You’ll be amazed by spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, with contortionists and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above it—all while the Symphony spreads holiday cheer!
Weekend Sponsor: CEI - The Digital Office
Concert Sponsor: WakeMed MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care
6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES
Michael Cavanaugh: Singers and Songwriters
FRI, JAN 17, 2025 | 8PM
SAT, JAN 18, 2025 | 3PM & 8PM
Michael Cavanaugh, vocalist and piano
Your North Carolina Symphony and the charismatic Michael Cavanaugh honor the music of talented singers and songwriters such as Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, and more in this electric celebration of the American Rock & Roll Songbook.
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES
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VALENTINE’S WEEKEND Endless Love
FRI/SAT, FEB 7-8, 2025 | 8PM
Chester Gregory, vocalist
Shayna Steele, vocalist
Grab your sweetheart for a romantic evening of classic love songs including “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “Let’s Get It On,” “At Last,” and many more.
6-EVENING SERIES
The Music of Queen
FRI, MAR 14, 2025 | 8PM SAT, MAR 15, 2025 | 3PM & 8PM
Experience the magic of Queen with a full rock band and your North Carolina Symphony. Hits include “Somebody to Love,” “Under Pressure,” “We Are the Champions,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and more.
Concert Sponsor: First Citizens Bank
6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES
Brass Transit Play Chicago
FRI/SAT, MAY 2-3, 2025 | 8PM
Brass Transit
“Saturday in the Park,” “25 or 6 to 4,” and “You’re the Inspiration” are just a few of the classic Chicago hits you’ll hear from Brass Transit and your North Carolina Symphony.
6-EVENING SERIES
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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE, MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH
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Gladys Knight
SAT, NOV 23, 2024 | 8PM
Don’t miss the “Empress of Soul” and seven-time Grammy winner, Gladys Knight, and your North Carolina Symphony performing hits like “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “Midnight Train to Georgia,” “Neither One of Us (Wants to Be the First to Say Goodbye),” and many more.
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Cirque Holiday Pops
WED, NOV 27, 2024 | 4PM
FRI, NOV 29, 2024 | 3PM
Fun for the entire family! These special matinee performances will take your breath away with stunning aerial feats, mind-boggling contortions, and jaw-dropping juggling acts, accompanied by musical holiday favorites.
Concert Sponsor: Highwoods
Classical Christmas with Carlos
FRI, DEC 6, 2024 | 8PM
SAT, DEC 7, 2024 | 3PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
North Carolina Master Chorale
Celebrate the season as Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts selections from Bach’s Christmas Oratorio and Handel’s Messiah, including the Hallelujah Chorus, with your North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Master Chorale.
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A Candlelight Christmas
FRI, DEC 20, 2024 | 8PM SAT, DEC 21, 2024 | 3PM
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the season performed in the glow of candlelight by your North Carolina Symphony. Secure your seats early for these special sure-to-sell-out concerts.
The Ring Without Words
FRI, FEB 28, 2025 | 8PM SAT, MAR 1, 2025 | 3PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
All the drama of Wagner’s four operas is told through the pure power of the orchestra. Experience the biggest moments of Wagner’s masterpieces including the thrilling and thundering Ride of the Valkyries, conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto.
Mozart Requiem
FRI/SAT, MAY 16-17, 2025 | 8PM
North Carolina Master Chorale
Hear the magnificent Requiem—one of Mozart’s most personal works— performed by your North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and renowned guest vocalists.
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Symphonie Fantastique
FRI/SAT, SEP 20-21, 2024 | 8PM
& Brahms Piano Concerto
FRI/SAT, OCT 18-19, 2024 | 8PM
Carlos Conducts Sibelius
FRI/SAT, OCT 25-26, 2024 | 8PM
Holst The Planets
FRI/SAT, NOV 1-2, 2024 | 8PM
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3
FRI/SAT, NOV 15-16, 2024 | 8PM
Dvořák Violin Concerto
FRI/SAT, JAN 10-11, 2025 | 8PM
Scheherazade
FRI/SAT, JAN 24-25, 2025 | 8PM
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
FRI/SAT, FEB 14-15, 2025 | 8PM
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
FRI/SAT, FEB 21-22, 2025 | 8PM
FRI/SAT, MAR 7-8, 2025 | 8PM
Mozart & Mahler
FRI/SAT, MAR 21-22, 2025 | 8PM
Elgar Enigma Variations
FRI/SAT, APR 11-12, 2025 | 8PM
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
FRI/SAT, APR 25-26, 2025 | 8PM
Carlos Conducts Stravinsky Suite from The Firebird
FRI/SAT, MAY 9-10, 2025 | 8PM
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