UNC Health Summerfest 2023

UNC HEALTH PRESENTS

SUMMERFEST 2023

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY

JAYNEKELLI—FIRE&RAIN

UNC HEALTH PRESENTS

SUMMERFEST 2023

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY

OPENING NIGHT: MEMORIAL WEEKEND

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

SAT, MAY 27, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Michelle Di Russo, conductor Rodolfo Leone, piano

TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1

TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5

The Music of Whitney Houston

SAT, JUNE 3, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Michelle Di Russo, conductor Rashidra Scott, vocals

Whitney Houston was a diva with a powerhouse voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Symphony and celebrate the Whitney songs you know and love, including ‘How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?,” and of course, “I Will Always Love You.”

THEMUSICOF WHITNEY HOUSTON

Fire & Rain: Songs of the ’70s

FRI, JUNE 9, 2023 | 8:00 PM

AJ Swearingen, vocals

Jayne Kelli, vocals

Your North Carolina Symphony and guest vocalists AJ Swearingen and Jayne Kelli perform classics from the ‘70s by James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, Joni Mitchell, and more!

Concert Sponsors: Galloway Ridge, RGA Investments

Concert Supporter: York Properties

All Beethoven

SAT, JUNE 10, 2023 | 8:00 PM

David Glover, conductor

BEETHOVEN: Overture to Fidelio

BEETHOVEN: Excerpts from The Creatures of Prometheus

BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 7

Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown

Concert Supporter: The Cypress of Raleigh

A Little Night Music

FRI, JUNE 16, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Michelle Di Russo, conductor

Experience Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik and other audience favorites by Copland, Bizet, and more.

Dates, titles, artists, programs, venues, and prices subject to change.

HARRYPOTTERVS.STARWARS

Classics Under the Stars

SAT, JUNE 17, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Michelle Merrill, conductor

Join us under the stars as the Symphony shares great moments in classical music, including works by Bernstein, Mendelssohn, and more!

Harry Potter vs. Star Wars

SAT, JUNE 24, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Lawrence Loh, conductor

Two of the biggest film franchises battle it out at Summerfest! It’s wands vs. light sabers as your North Carolina Symphony performs music from both epic worlds.

Concert Sponsor: Triangle Community Foundation

NEW! Cirque Cinema

SAT, JULY 1, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Troupe Vertigo

Troupe Vertigo returns for an all-new program with dazzling feats of strength and grace. Acrobats, contortionists, and aerialists perform awe-inspiring choreography to cinematic favorites that will thrill audiences of all ages.

FREE CONCERT WITH FIREWORKS!

Independence Day

TUES, JULY 4, 2023 | 7:30 PM

A Triangle tradition! Join us for a salute to the red, white, and blue as we honor the U.S.A. on its birthday with patriotic favorites, highspirited classics, and a fireworks display over Symphony Lake. Not included in Concert Table Series

Tango Caliente

SAT, JULY 8, 2023 | 8:00 PM

Michelle Di Russo, conductor

Camille Zamora, soprano

Hugo Patyn & Celina Rotundo, dancers

Hector Del Curto, bandoneón

Your North Carolina Symphony welcomes singer Camille Zamora and award-winning Argentine dancers for a night of tango classics.

The Catalinas

SUN, JULY 16, 2023 | 8:00 PM

We welcome the Catalinas to the Summerfest stage. Known regionally and nationally for beach music hits including “Summertime’s Callin’ Me,” the Catalinas also play a variety of classic rock and soul that will have us all dancing the night away. The Symphony will not be performing at this concert. Concert Sponsor: Raleigh Windows & Siding

HOSTED BY PICNIC OF THE WEEK PARTNER

SPONSORED BY PRESENTED BY CONCERT SPONSORS

UNC HEALTH PRESENTS

SUMMERFEST 2023

KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY

Pack your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets and enjoy great music under the stars!

Plus, kids 12 and under are always admitted free on the lawn!

Reserved Gold Circle Tables

Comfortable seating in front of the stage

Reserved Lowes Foods Front Porch* Tables

Covered tables with wait service

*formerly known as the Covered Crescent

10-Concert Table Series . . . . . $235 per table seat for all 10 concerts

Tables for 4 or 6 seats are available.

Concert Table Series does not include Independence Day.

Lawn Flex Passes

The ultimate in flexibility—go to one concert or go to all 10 Lawn Flex Passes . . . . . . . . . . starting at $210!

Individual ticket prices . . . . range from $32-$48

LAWN FLEX PASSES can only be purchased from the North Carolina Symphony. They cannot be bought from Koka Booth Amphitheatre.

Prices do not include sales tax.

THE BEST PRICES

saving you up to 25% off individual ticket prices

RAIN INSURANCE in case of inclement weather

FREE PARKING at Koka Booth Amphitheatre

EXCLUSIVE PRE-SALES

As a subscriber, enjoy priority ordering for all Special Event Concerts in Raleigh, including Handel’s Messiah, Pink Martini, and Stars Wars: Return of the Jedi giving you the opportunity to purchase the best seats at 10% off regular ticket prices.

EARLY ENTRY is available for donors at the $500 level and above. Secure your favorite location on the lawn for each Summerfest concert* this season. Add your donation to your subscription today!

*excludes July 4 concert

PICNIC OF THE WEEK

Our roving judge selects the best picnic spread before each concert to win prizes. Or, leave the prep work to us and check out the Picnic in the Park program at boothamphitheatre.com.

All Summerfest concerts take place at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 8003 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC

SPONSORED BY HOSTED BY PRESENTED BY

As a Summerfest subscriber, you’ll receive exclusive benefits including:

CORPORATE SUPPORT

The North Carolina Symphony is grateful for the generous support of the many corporations across the state that partner with us to sustain and advance the mission of the orchestra.

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