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The genius of Beethoven changed music forever, and his legacy continues to uplift and inspire 200 years after his death.

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Classical Series: Powerful, inspiring orchestral masterworks

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CLASSICAL MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm

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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

FRI/SAT, OCT 9-10, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Justin Bruns, violin

Opening Weekend

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3

FRI/SAT, SEP 18-19, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano

Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 Stravinsky: Petrouchka (1947 version) 14 | 11 | 7A | PIANO 5

Haydn: Symphony No. 49, “The Passion” Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Schumann: Symphony No. 2 14 | 11 | 7B | 5

Rhapsody in Blue

FRI/SAT, OCT 16-17, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano

Bernstein: Overture to Candide John Adams: Harmonielehre Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story 14 | 7A | PIANO 5

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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5

FRI/SAT, NOV 6-7, 2026 | 8PM

Anna Rakitina, conductor Johannes Moser, cello

Mendelssohn: “The Hebrides” Elgar: Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 14 | 11 | 7A | 3

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1

FRI/SAT, NOV 20-21, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Alessio Bax, piano

Gabriela Ortiz: Tzam Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich: Symphony No. 6 14 | 11 | 7B | 5 | PIANO 5 | BEETHOVEN 4

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

FRI/SAT, JAN 15-16, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Suite R. Strauss: Ein Heldenleben 14 | 7A

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25 FRI/SAT, JAN 22-23, 2027 | 8PM

ALESSIO BAX

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Evren Ozel, piano

Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner” Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25 Mozart: Symphony No. 39 14 | 11 | 7B | PIANO 5

Mahler & Mozart

FRI/SAT, FEB 5-6, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Mozart: Serenade, “Serenata notturna” Mahler: Symphony No. 9 14 | 11 | 7B | 5 CLAYTON STEPHENSON

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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL

A three-week celebration of the genius of Beethoven

Beethoven Symphony No. 5

PACHO FLORES

FRI/SAT, FEB 19-20, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Pacho Flores, trumpet

Revueltas: Homenaje a Federico García Lorca Arturo Márquez: Concierto de Otoño Beethoven: Symphony No. 5

Beethoven Symphony No. 9

FRI, FEB 26, 2027 | 7:30PM SAT, FEB 27, 2027 | 3PM

GABRIELA MONTERO

NORTH CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Katie Van Kooten, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano John Matthew Myers, tenor Matt Boehler, bass North Carolina Master Chorale

Beethoven: Selections from Fidelio Beethoven: Symphony No. 9

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

FRI/SAT, MAR 5-6, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Gabriela Montero, piano

Revueltas: Sensemayá Gabriela Montero: Piano Concerto No. 1, “Latin” Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

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“...the North Carolina Symphony under Prieto rose to a level not heard by your reviewer before...[the performance] was unarguably world-class.”

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STELLA CHEN

VADIM GLUZMAN

Dvořák Symphony No. 8

Beethoven Symphony No. 6

Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor Stella Chen, violin

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

FRI/SAT, MAR 19-20, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Simon: Profiles Sibelius: Violin Concerto Dvořák: Symphony No. 8 14 | 11 | 7A

Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet FRI/SAT, APR 9-10, 2027 | 8PM

Anna Sulkowska-Migoń, conductor Aaron Apaza, bassoon

Lutosławski: Little Suite Mozart: Bassoon Concerto Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo and Juliet 14 | 11 | 7B

FRI/SAT, APR 23-24, 2027 | 8PM

Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral” Brahms: Symphony No. 2 14 | 7A | BEETHOVEN 4 | 3

Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances FRI, APR 30, 2027 | 8PM SAT, MAY 1, 2027 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin

Bartók: The Miraculous Mandarin Bernstein: Serenade Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances 14 | 11 | 7B | 5

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Experience the soundtrack of your life, live in concert. Effortless planning.

Unforgettable performances.

POPS

MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

The Music of Pink Floyd with The Machine

THE MACHINE

FRI/SAT, OCT 2-3, 2026 | 8PM

Sophie Mok, conductor The Machine

Celebrate Pink Floyd’s iconic music with the North Carolina Symphony and The Machine. Experience legendary hits brought to life with stunning orchestral power, a rock band, and an incredible light show.

6-EVENING SERIES | 3B EVENING SERIES

Thanksgiving Weekend

Cirque Holiday Pops

FRI, NOV 27, 2026 | 7:30PM SAT, NOV 28, 2026 | 3PM & 7:30PM

Sophie Mok, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie

SPECIAL EVENING TIME

Experience the wonder of the season over Thanksgiving Weekend during this all-new Cirque Holiday Pops with soaring acrobatics and holiday classics.

This high-flying, family-friendly spectacular brings breathtaking visuals, festive cheer, and unforgettable musical magic.

6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES | 3A EVENING SERIES

Legends of the 60s & 70s FRI/SAT, JAN 8-9, 2027 | 8PM

Sophie Mok, conductor Rick Brantley, vocalist Sarah Darling, vocalist Jesse Nager, vocalist

Travel back to the legendary era that shaped a generation, featuring iconic hits by Carole King, Joni Mitchell, The Eagles, The Mamas & the Papas, and more.

Hear the soundtrack of the ‘60s and ‘70s brought to life with fresh symphonic energy and guest vocalists. A nostalgic, feel-good night of pure California cool.

Weekend Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills

6-EVENING SERIES | 3B EVENING SERIES

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Valentine’s Weekend

Dancing in the Street: The Music of Motown

FRI, FEB 12, 2027 | 8PM SAT, FEB 13, 2027 | 3PM & 8PM Sophie Mok, conductor Chester Gregory, vocalist Shayna Steele, vocalist

Experience Motown’s greatest hits with the Symphony and star vocalists performing classics from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, The Temptations, and more.

The perfect date-night soundtrack for Valentine’s Weekend.

Weekend Sponsor: The Forest at Duke

6-EVENING | 3-MATINEE | 3A EVENING

Totally 80s

FRI/SAT, MAR 12-13, 2027 | 8PM Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocalist Nicole Parker, vocalist

Check your Swatch watch, tease up your hair and get psyched for a totally tubular concert—leg-warmers and Members Only jackets welcomed! Relive the decade of big hair and bigger hits! Highlights include music from Blondie, Cher, George Michael, and Kool & The Gang. It’s an electric, nostalgia-packed party you won’t want to miss.

6-EVENING | 3B EVENING

A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration FRI, APR 2, 2027 | 8PM SAT, APR 3, 2027 | 3PM & 8PM David Glover, conductor

Relive the golden age of Broadway with sweeping songs from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and more. These beloved classics shine with full symphonic richness in a tribute to the greatest songwriting duo in musical theatre.

6-EVENING | 3-MATINEE | 3A EVENING

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POPS

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FRIDAY FAVORITES

JUSTIN BRUNS

MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Fridays at 12 noon

Mendelssohn Violin Concerto FRI, SEP 25, 2026 | NOON

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Justin Bruns, violin

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto Mozart: Symphony No. 40

Rhapsody in Blue

FRI, OCT 16, 2026 | NOON

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano

Bernstein: Overture to Candide Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

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Holiday Pops

FRI, DEC 11, 2026 | NOON

LEONID FINKELSHTEYN

SOPHIE MOK

Sophie Mok, conductor

Back by popular demand after last season’s sold-out success! Join us for an unforgettable celebration filled with joyful holiday hits, timeless festive classics, and plenty of musical sparkle to brighten your season.

Don’t miss this magical, heartwarming concert perfect for getting into the holiday spirit!

Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings

FRI, JAN 29, 2027 | NOON

Sophie Mok, conductor Leonid Finkelshteyn, double bass

Terry Mizesko: Double Bass Concerto Tchaikovsky: Serenade for Strings

Beethoven Symphony No. 7

FRI, MAR 5, 2027 | NOON

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

A Rodgers & Hammerstein Celebration

FRI, APR 2, 2027 | NOON

David Glover, conductor

Relive the golden age of Broadway with sweeping songs from The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and more.

These beloved classics shine with full symphonic richness in a tribute to the greatest songwriting duo in musical theatre.

FRIDAY FAVORITES

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Perfect for homeschool groups!

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YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

Halloween at Hogwarts

SAT, OCT 31, 2026 | 11AM & 2PM

SPECIAL TIME

Sophie Mok, conductor

With two special showtimes, you can make a full day of Halloween fun for the kids! Wear your costume and step into a world of wizardry at this spellbinding concert! Enjoy magical music from Harry Potter’s world and more. Enter the costume contest and win prizes. Perfect for young witches, wizards, ghosts, and goblins.

Frozen Tales & Enchanted Trails SAT, JAN 2, 2027 | 1PM & 4PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Step into a world of snow, magic, and legendary heroes designed to ignite imagination and wonder! From the icy kingdom of Frozen to the enchanted lands of Narnia and the epic journeys of The Lord of the Rings, this thrilling concert brings some of the most beloved music from fantasy worlds to life.

Concert Sponsor: Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry

Carnival of the Animals SAT, MAY 8, 2027 | 1PM & 4PM

Sophie Mok, conductor Raleigh Dance Theatre

The North Carolina Symphony teams up with Raleigh Dance Theatre to bring a parade of playful animals to life—through music and movement. A wildly fun family concert awaits!

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Create a holiday tradition your group will look forward to every year.

HOLIDAY CONCERTS MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

HOLIDAY POPS WITH CIRQUE

Thanksgiving Weekend

Holiday Pops with Cirque

WED, NOV 25, 2026 | 4PM FRI, NOV 27, 2026 | 3PM & 7:30PM SAT, NOV 28, 2026 | 3PM & 7:30PM

ALL NEW!

Sophie Mok, conductor Cirque de la Symphonie

Experience the wonder of the season over Thanksgiving Weekend during this all-new Cirque Holiday Pops with soaring acrobatics and holiday classics. This high-flying, family-friendly spectacular brings breathtaking visuals, festive cheer, and unforgettable musical magic

Handel’s Messiah

FRI, DEC 4, 2026 | 7:30PM SAT, DEC 5, 2026 | 3PM

Michael Francis, conductor Yulia Van Doren, soprano Leah Wool, alto Isaiah Bell, tenor Will Liverman, bass North Carolina Master Chorale

Experience the timeless beauty of Handel’s Messiah, performed with the North Carolina Master Chorale and guest vocalists in a moving holiday tradition. From the stirring overture to the triumphant “Hallelujah” Chorus, this masterwork shines with unmatched power and grace.

HANDEL’S MESSIAH

UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY POPS

Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops FRI, DEC 11, 2026 | 7:30PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Get ready to deck the halls—and your wardrobe! It’s Ugly Sweater Holiday Pops, a festive celebration filled with the holiday songs you know and love. Wear your most outrageous, over-the-top holiday sweater and enter our Ugly Sweater Contest for a chance to win merry prizes. Enjoy sparkling orchestral selections and beloved seasonal favorites in a concert bursting with cheer.

A Candlelight Christmas

SURE TO SELL-OUT FAST!

With the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

FRI, DEC 18, 2026 | 7:30PM TUE/WED, DEC 22-23, 2026 | 3PM & 7:30PM

Jeremy Tucker, conductor North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass Raleigh Youth Choir

Let the music slow the season and light the way to Christmas.

Step into a hall illuminated by candlelight and filled with the sounds of the season. Beloved Christmas melodies with a children’s choir and holiday brass treasures come alive in a concert that feels both intimate and majestic—an evening of warmth, beauty, and timeless tradition.

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SPECIAL

Don’t miss out—on exciting Special Event Concerts!

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EVENT CONCERTS MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

A Space Spectacular: Star Wars & More FRI, OCT 23, 2026 | 7:30PM SAT, OCT 24, 2026 | 3PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Blast off on a musical journey through the cosmos with a Space Spectacular! Experience unforgettable scores from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, E.T., and more. A thrilling concert adventure that’s out of this world!

How to Train Your Dragon FRI, NOV 13, 2026 | 7:30PM SAT, NOV 14, 2026 | 3PM

A hit with audiences and critics alike, How to Train Your Dragon is a thrilling tale of humor, heart, and epic adventure. When young Viking Hiccup befriends Toothless, a fearsome dragon, the two must defy tradition and unite their worlds against all odds.

This animated film is presented in HD, while your North Carolina Symphony performs John Powell’s Academy Award®-nominated score live.

Beethoven Symphony No. 9 FRI, FEB 26, 2027 | 7:30PM SAT, FEB 27, 2027 | 3PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Katie Van Kooten, soprano Tamara Mumford, mezzo-soprano John Matthew Myers, tenor Matt Boehler, bass North Carolina Master Chorale

Experience the monumental power of Beethoven in a program featuring Selections from Fidelio and the transcendent Symphony No. 9. From the opera’s dramatic intensity and spirit of freedom to the sweeping grandeur of the Ninth and its iconic “Ode to Joy” chorus, this concert is a celebration of courage, humanity, and triumph.

The Music of Tom Petty FRI, MAY 14, 2027 | 7:30PM SAT, MAY 15, 2027 | 3PM

Brent Havens, conductor

A full rock band joins the symphony to bring Petty’s greatest hits— ”Free Fallin’,” “American Girl,” “I Won’t Back Down,” and more— to life with powerful orchestral sound and driving rock energy.

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