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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)
CLASSICAL
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm
Mendelssohn Violin
Concerto
FRI/SAT, OCT 9-10, 2026 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Justin Bruns, violin
Haydn: Symphony No. 49, “The Passion”
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Schumann: Symphony No. 2
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
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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
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
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
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 25
FRI/SAT, JAN 22-23, 2027 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Evren Ozel, piano
Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 25
Mozart: Symphony No. 39
Mahler & Mozart
FRI/SAT, FEB 5-6, 2027 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Mozart: Serenade, “Serenata notturna”
Mahler: Symphony No. 9
ALESSIO BAX
CLAYTON STEPHENSON
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BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL
A three-week celebration of the genius of Beethoven
Beethoven
Symphony No. 5
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
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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
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
GABRIELA MONTERO
PACHO FLORES
NORTH CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE
“...the North Carolina Symphony under Prieto rose to a level not heard by your reviewer before...[the performance] was unarguably world-class.” —EarRelevant
Dvořák Symphony No. 8
FRI/SAT, MAR 19-20, 2027 | 8PM
Jonathan Taylor Rush, conductor
Stella Chen, violin
Carlos Simon: Profiles
Sibelius: Violin Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
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
Beethoven Symphony No. 6
FRI/SAT, APR 23-24, 2027 | 8PM
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral”
Brahms: Symphony No. 2
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
STELLA CHEN
VADIM GLUZMAN
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POPS
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
The Music of Pink Floyd with 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.
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.
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.
THE MACHINE
CIRQUE HOLIDAY POPS
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.
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.
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
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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CLAYTON STEPHENSON
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Holiday Pops
FRI, DEC 11, 2026 | NOON
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.
LEONID FINKELSHTEYN
SOPHIE MOK
SERIES SPONSOR
YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Halloween at Hogwarts
SAT, OCT 31, 2026 | 11AM & 2PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
SPECIAL TIME
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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HOLIDAY CONCERTS
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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
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.
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.
HOLIDAY POPS WITH CIRQUE
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
UGLY SWEATER HOLIDAY POPS
A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS
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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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Memorial Day Weekend
Tchaikovsky Piano
Concerto No.1
SAT, MAY 23, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Albert Cano Smit, piano
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
Dvořák: Symphony No. 8
Epic Film Scores
SAT, MAY 30, 2026 | 8PM
Lawrence Loh, conductor
Pack your picnic and enjoy iconic film music—from the triumphant Chariots of Fire to the epic journey of The Lord of the Rings and the sweeping romance of Titanic—performed live in symphonic splendor. An unforgettable summer night of music, movies, and memories.
Swan Lake
Selections
FRI, JUN 5, 2026 | 8PM
Chad Goodman, conductor
Elli Choi, violin
Kabalevsky: Violin Concerto
Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake selections
A Space Spectacular: Star Wars & More
SAT, JUN 6, 2026 | 8PM
David Glover, conductor
Blast off on a musical journey through the cosmos with the North Carolina Symphony! Experience unforgettable musical scores from Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey, E.T., and more. A thrilling concert adventure that’s out of this world!
Patriotic Pops
FRI, JUN 12, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Join us for a performance celebrating the ingenuity, heroism, hope, and resilience that define the American spirit as we honor America 250.
Patriotic Pops Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Concert Sponsor: CEI - The Digital Office
Under the Sea
SAT, JUN 13, 2026 | 8PM
Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor
Dive into a magical summer night inspired by the ocean’s wonders. The Symphony brings the sea to life with selections from Jaws, The Little Mermaid, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Carnival of the Animals
Mozart by Moonlight
SAT, JUN 20, 2026 | 8PM
Louis Lohraseb, conductor
Mozart: Overture to La Clemenza di Tito
Mozart: Symphony No. 41, “Jupiter”
Grab a blanket, pack a picnic, and gather friends and family for funfilled evenings at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary.
Independence Day*
SAT, JUL 4, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Enjoy a free Concert in Your Community celebrating America 250 with patriotic music and a fireworks display over Symphony Lake.
Celebrating America 250 Sponsor: John William Pope Foundation
Classics Under the Stars
FRI, JUN 26, 2026 | 8PM
Kellen Gray, conductor
Settle in under the stars and enjoy an evening of light classical favorites.
The Music of Billy Joel
with Tony DeSare
SAT, JUN 27, 2026 | 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor
Tony DeSare’s signature vocal and robust piano style pay tribute to the iconic songs of Billy Joel. Fans will experience full symphonic orchestrations on some of his most beloved hits including “Only the Good Die Young,” “Piano Man,” “New York State of Mind,” “You May Be Right,” “Movin’ Out,” “My Life,” and many more.
Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
Sidecar Social Club
FRI, JUL 10, 2026 | 8PM
Sidecar Social Club soars through numerous genres effortlessly as their energetic set takes you from speakeasy jazz to cabarets. Move to the sounds of Latin American dance halls, the big band era, and soulful R&B.
The orchestra will not be performing at this concert.
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