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Pictures at an Exhibition FRI/SAT, SEPT 23-24, 2022 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Jennifer Higdon: Fanfare Ritmico Mussorgsky/Ravel: Pictures at an Exhibition 14 | 11 | 7A | 5
Beethoven Eroica
FRI/SAT, OCT 14-15, 2022 | 8PM Kerem Hasan, conductor John Ilika, trombone Jonathan Randazzo, trombone Matthew Neff, bass trombone Seth Horner, tuba
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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
FRI/SAT, NOV 4-5, 2022 | 8PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Geneva Lewis, violin
FRI/SAT, JAN 27-28, 2023 | 8PM
Copland: Quiet City Barber: Violin Concerto Ives: The Unanswered Question Bernstein: Fancy Free
Lina González-Granados, conductor Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A Minor Mozart: Symphony No. 38 “Prague” Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
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FRI/SAT, FEB 17-18, 2023 | 8PM Eduardo Strausser, conductor Samuel Almaguer, clarinet Aaron Apaza, bassoon
Schumann: Overture to Manfred R. Strauss: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet & Bassoon Dvořák: Symphony No. 7
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Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
Mozart Requiem
FRI/SAT, JAN 13-14, 2023 | 8PM Stephanie Childress, conductor Michelle Cann, piano Gabriella Smith: Tumblebird Contrails Schumann: Piano Concerto Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances 14 | 11 | 7B
FRI/SAT, FEB 24-25, 2023 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 Mozart: Requiem 14 | 11 | 7A
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 FRI/SAT, MAR 10-11, 2023 | 8PM Rune Bergmann, conductor Zee Zee, piano Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 Grieg: Incidental Music from Peer Gynt 14 | 11 | 7B
Brahms Symphony No. 3 FRI/SAT, MAR 24-25, 2023 | 8PM Alpesh Chauhan, conductor Francesca Dego, violin Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 Brahms: Symphony No. 3 14 | 11 | 7A | 5
Holst The Planets
FRI/SAT, APR 14-15, 2023 | 8PM Thomas Wilkins, conductor Gerald Clayton, piano James Lee III: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Ellington: New World A-Comin’ Holst: The Planets
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Mahler Symphony No. 1 FRI/SAT, MAY 12-13, 2023 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Stella Chen, violin Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1 Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan”
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Beethoven Eroica
Holiday Pops
Kerem Hasan, conductor
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
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Korngold Violin Concerto
FRI, NOV 18, 2022 | NOON Johannes Debus, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin Korngold: Violin Concerto Price: Symphony No. 3
All Strings
FRI, FEB 3, 2023 | NOON Michelle Di Russo, conductor Elgar: Serenade for Strings Clarice Assad: Suite for Lower Strings Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 7
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Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1
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FRI, APR 28, 2023 | NOON Grant Llewellyn, conductor Sterling Elliott, cello Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Bizet: Roma
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FRI/SAT OCT 7-8, 2022 | 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Troupe Vertigo’s spellbinding performance will ignite the imagination with stunning aerial acts, astonishing acrobatic feats, and mind-boggling contortions—all perfectly choreographed to beloved works including Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and more. 6-EVENING SERIES | PICK YOUR OWN
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Holiday Pops
FRI, DEC 9, 2022 | 8PM SAT, DEC 10, 2022 | 3PM & 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays! Join your North Carolina Symphony and a special guest star vocalist at this festive concert full of holiday favorites and traditional carols you know and love. Weekend Sponsor: CEI: The Digital Office 6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES | PICK YOUR OWN
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Aretha: A Tribute
FRI JAN 20, 2023 | 8PM SAT JAN 21, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM Lucas Waldin, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocals Ryan Shaw, vocals Join us for a tribute to Aretha Franklin featuring Broadway powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ryan Shaw in a performance of Aretha’s one-of-a-kind hits including “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Respect.” Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke 6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES | PICK YOUR OWN
Valentines Weekend
Revolution: The Music of the Beatles A Symphonic Experience FRI, FEB 10, 2023 | 8PM SAT, FEB 11, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor “The best live Beatles experience ever” DetroitTheatre.org A unique symphonic experience featuring guest vocalists and the Symphony performing restored orchestrations from the original sessions at Abbey Road—accompanied by rare and unseen photos of the band projected on the big screen. Hear all your favorite hits, including “Ticket to Ride,” “Penny Lane,” “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.” All music under license from Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC and Harrisongs LTD. All photos under license from The Beatles Book Photo Library. The show is not endorsed by or connected to Apple Corps or The Beatles.
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In the Air Tonight: The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis FRI/SAT MARCH 17-18, 2023 | 8PM Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron C. Finley, vocals Brook Wood, vocals Guest conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Symphony pay tribute to pop icon Phil Collins. His sensational drum crescendos with the megaband Genesis made an indelible mark on the ‘70s, while his solo work defined the ‘80s. Relive hits including “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It On Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.” 6-EVENING SERIES | PICK YOUR OWN
Celebrate May the Fourth Weekend!
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” In Concert FRI/SAT, MAY 5-6, 2023 | 8PM Conner Gray Covington, conductor The trilogy continues! Don’t miss one of the most popular films of all time, shown on the big screen as your North Carolina Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live—secure your seats early for this unforgettable cinematic concert event! Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2021 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved
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young people’s concerts
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Thanksgiving Eve
The Polar Express WED NOV 23, 2022 | 4PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Scott MacLeod, baritone Raleigh Boychoir Mosaic Treble Choir Paintings from the Caldecott Medal-winning book The Polar Express appear on a giant screen above the stage as baritone Scott MacLeod and a chorus of children join the Symphony to bring this magical holiday tale to life at this festive family concert.
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The Anticipated Return of
Beethoven Lives Upstairs SAT, JAN 7, 2023 | 4PM
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Classical Kids Live! A madman has moved in upstairs, and young Christoph and his uncle are on the hunt to find out just what’s going on up there. Explore the world of Ludwig van Beethoven with music from his greatest works— “Moonlight” Sonata, Für Elise, the Ninth Symphony, and more.
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Carnival of the Animals SAT, APRIL 1, 2023 | 4PM
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Paperhand Puppet Intervention Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Larger-than-life puppets and the Symphony will bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.
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Halloween Weekend!
Celebrate May the Fourth!
FRI OCT 28, 2022 | 8PM SAT OCT 29, 2022 | 3PM
THUR, MAY 4, 2023 | 7:30PM
The Music of Harry Potter Michelle Di Russo, conductor Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and even Slytherins! The North Carolina Symphony takes you back to Hogwarts to relive the magic! Enjoy enchanting music from the movies performed live by the North Carolina Symphony. This concert will feature scores from films throughout the series, bringing the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione to life.
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” In Concert Conner Gray Covington, conductor The trilogy continues! Don’t miss one of the most popular films of all time, shown on the big screen as your North Carolina Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live—secure your seats early for this unforgettable cinematic concert event! Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2021 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved
The Greatest Story Ever Told
Handel’s Messiah FRI/SAT DEC 2-3, 2022 | 8PM
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North Carolina Master Chorale The perfect way to celebrate this holiday season. The North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Master Chorale perform one of the most inspiring works of music ever conceived. Handel’s masterpiece is full of passion and drama and features the resounding “Hallelujah Chorus.”
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summerfest Scheherazade
All Mozart
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
David Glover, conductor Melanie Wilsden, oboe
SAT, MAY 28, 2022 | 8PM Beach: Bal masqué Tchaikovsky: Romeo & Juliet Fantasy Overture Grieg: Selections from Peer Gynt Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 SAT, JUNE 4, 2022 | 8PM
Grant Llewellyn, conductor Sonya Headlam, soprano Ronnita Miller, mezzo-soprano Dominic Armstrong, tenor Stephen Powell, baritone North Carolina Master Chorale
SUN, JUNE 12, 2022 | 8PM Mozart: Overture to The Impresario Mozart: Oboe Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter”
Havana Nights
FRI, JUNE 17, 2022 | 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Camille Zamora, vocals Mambo Kings
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Movie Music Classics SAT, JUNE 11, 2022 | 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Relive your favorite musical moments in film history, including music from West Side Story, The Magnificent Seven, Pirates of the Caribbean, Star Wars, and more!
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Soprano Camille Zamora, the Mambo Kings, and the North Carolina Symphony present a sultry, passionate evening of fiery tango classics, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Spanish zarzuela melodies.
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Juneteenth Celebration SAT, JUNE 18, 2022 | 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Join your North Carolina Symphony in a celebration of the contributions of African-American musicians and composers to our American musical heritage, featuring music by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, William Grant Still, and the North Carolina Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence Anthony Kelley. Supported By: National Endowment for the Arts Concert Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation
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Independence Day MON, JULY 4, 2022 | 7:30PM David Glover, conductor
We Will Rock You
Enjoy patriotic favorites performed by your North Carolina Symphony at the beautiful Booth Amphitheatre.
SUN, JUNE 26, 2022 | 8PM
Disco Fever
The Music of Queen Martin Herman, conductor Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history! We will rock you with killer Queen hits including “Somebody to Love,”“Under Pressure,”“We Are the Champions,”“Bohemian Rhapsody,”“Another One Bites the Dust,” and many more. Experience the unforgettable magic of Queen, with a full rock band and your North Carolina Symphony, in this electric concert. Concert Sponsors: Highwoods Properties, Raleigh Windows and Siding
SAT, JULY 9, 2022 | 8PM Enrico Lopez-Yañez, conductor It’s a Boogie Wonderland! Guest vocalists and your North Carolina Symphony celebrate the great songs of the ’70s. Take a trip down memory lane with nonstop hits including “Stayin’ Alive,” “I Will Survive,” “It’s Raining Men,” and more! Concert Sponsor: RGA Investments
An Evening With
Sidecar Social Club
Dvořák New World Symphony
SAT, JULY 16, 2022 | 8PM
Spirited, stylish, and engaging, Sidecar Social Club soars through numerous genres effortlessly: their energetic sets take you to colorful and surprising places. From the gritty and riotous underbelly of speakeasy jazz to the sounds of Latin American dance halls and from the big band era to soulful R&B and ‘50s rock.
FRI, JULY 1, 2022 | 8PM Sameer Patel, conductor
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”
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