CARMINA BURANA
FRI/SAT, JAN 9-10, 2026 | 8PM
BEETHOVEN “EMPEROR” PIANO CONCERTO
FRI/SAT, MAR 20-21, 2026 | 8PM
Weekend Sponsor: The Forest at Duke Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio MOZART ”GREAT” MASS
FRI/SAT, APR 10-11, 2026 | 8PM
APPALACHIAN SPRING
FRI/SAT, MAY 8-9, 2026 | 8PM
FRI/SAT, APR 10-11, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Amanda Forsythe, soprano
Mei Gui Zhang, soprano
Issachah Savage, tenor
Harold Wilson, bass
North Carolina Master Chorale Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7, “Angel of Light” Mozart: “Great” Mass in C minor
FRI/SAT, FEB 20-21, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Vadim Gluzman, violin
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe
You’re invited to join the North Carolina Symphony’s season-long celebration of America 250—where music brings to life the nation’s founding ideals and enduring spirit. Discover the American story through sound, as the North Carolina Symphony honors America 250 with music that celebrates ingenuity and heroism that shaped a nation.
FRI/SAT, SEP 19-20, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Denis Kozhukhin, piano
Barber: Overture to The School for Scandal Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Weekend Sponsor: WRAL-TV
SUN, SEP 7, 2025 | 3PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Sophie Mok, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Gershwin: Lullaby
Gershwin: An American in Paris
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
SAT, SEP 13, 2025 | 7:30PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor
Tommy Tallarico, creator/producer/host North Carolina State University Choirs
AwardWinning Immersive Concert Event
Experience the iconic music of Final Fantasy, Halo, Skyrim, The Last of Us, Kingdom Hearts, and more—performed live. Featuring synchronized video screens with in-game footage, lighting, and special effects, this is the ultimate concert for gamers and music-lovers alike!
THU, SEP 25, 2025 | 7:30PM
OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST
FRI, SEP 26, 2025 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor:
The Cardinal at North Hills
SUN, SEP 28, 2025 | 3PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet
Barber: Essay No. 2*
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World”
*Will not be performed at the noon concert.
FRI/SAT, OCT 3-4, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
John Gennaro Devlin, conductor
Iconic scores come alive in a breathtaking symphonic experience—the sweeping force of Star Wars, the spellbinding themes of Harry Potter, and more—performed by the Symphony’s talented musicians.
THU, OCT 9, 2025 | 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
FRI/SAT, OCT 10-11, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Huang, violin
Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio
Beethoven: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 4
FRI/SAT, OCT 17-18, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet
Chávez: Sinfonía india
Copland: Clarinet Concerto
Copland: Symphony No. 3
SAT, OCT 25, 2025 | 1PM & 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
1-Hour Family Concert!
Calling all ghosts and goblins to celebrate Halloween with musical tricks and treats! From spooky classics to silly characters, the orchestra takes you on a symphonic thrill ride of haunted melodies and fantastical stories. Come early to participate in our family-friendly pre-concert activities and the Halloween costume contest!
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
Costume Contest Sponsor: Puffin Foundation West, Ltd.
RACHMANINOFF
SYMPHONY NO. 2
THU, OCT 30, 2025 | 7:30PM
RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN
FRI, OCT 31, 2025 | 8PM
SAT, NOV 1, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Stephanie Childress, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
Britten: Simple Symphony
Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2
THU/FRI, NOV 6-7, 2025 | 7:30PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
Rick Steves, host
In this unique program, intrepid travel guide Rick Steves teams up with the North Carolina Symphony for a performance that combines Europe’s most stirring Romantic-era anthems with beautiful highdefinition cinematography and Rick’s insights into European history.
Presenting Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
BEETHOVEN “EROICA” SYMPHONY
THU, NOV 13, 2025 | 7:30PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
FRI, NOV 14, 2025 | NOON*
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills
FRI/SAT, NOV 14-15, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Paul Watkins, cello
Jennifer Higdon: Suite from Cold Mountain
Schumann: Cello Concerto
Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”*
* Only Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” will be performed at noon concert.
FRI, NOV 21, 2025 | 7:30PM SAT, NOV 22, 2025 | 3PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Merrill, conductor
Katelyn Drye, vocalist
Hollie Hammel, vocalist
Blair Lamb, vocalist
Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony is an innovative multimedia concert experience featuring Dolly on screen. Guest vocalists and the orchestra perform her hits, like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus personal favorites and a sneak peek from her upcoming Broadway musical.
WED, NOV 26, 2025 | 4PM
FRI/SAT NOV 28-29, 2025 | 3PM & 7:30PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
Cirque de la Symphonie
Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats as contortionists and acrobats perform on stage—and 40 feet above it!
HANDEL’S MESSIAH
FRI, DEC 5, 2025 | 8PM
SAT, DEC 6, 2025 | 3PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
SUN, DEC 7, 2025 | 3PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
Katharina Wincor, conductor
Rachele Gilmore, soprano
Taylor Raven, mezzo-soprano
Aaron Crouch, tenor
Weston Hurt, bass
North Carolina Master Chorale
Celebrate the season with passion and beauty, including the powerful and uplifting “Hallelujah” chorus.
TUE, NOV 25, 2025 | 8PM
PARAMOUNT THEATER, GOLDSBORO
Concert Sponsor: Southern Bank
TUE, DEC 2, 2025 | 4PM & 7:30PM
RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN
Concert Sponsors: First Citizens Bank, TPI Event Solutions
WED, DEC 10, 2025 | 7:30PM
OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST Concert Sponsor: Penick Village
THU, DEC 11, 2025 | 3PM & 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
WED, DEC 17, 2025 | 7:30PM
NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL, JACKSONVILLE
Sophie Mok, conductor
From timeless carols to spirited renditions of festive favorites, this joyful celebration is sure to delight audiences of all ages!
FRI, DEC 12, 2025 | NOON
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills
FRI, DEC 12, 2025 | 8PM
SAT, DEC 13, 2025 | 3PM & 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
David Glover, conductor
Mamie Parris, vocalist
Broadway star Mamie Parris joins your North Carolina Symphony for a sparkling array of holiday favorites!
with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass
FRI, DEC 19, 2025 | 7:30PM
SAT/SUN, DEC 20-21, 2025 | 3PM
TUE, DEC 23, 2025 | 3PM & 7:30PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Jeremy Tucker, conductor
North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass
Raleigh Youth Choir
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We rejoice in the holiday season with wonder and spirit. Featuring jubilant brass and a festive chorus, this concert is among the Triangle’s most beloved holiday traditions.
1-Hour Family Concert!
SAT, JAN 3, 2026 | 1PM & 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and Slytherins! Relive the magic of Hogwarts as your North Carolina Symphony performs the enchanting scores from the Harry Potter films live. Step into a world where music brings spells to life and adventures unfold.
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s Concert Supporter: Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry
FRI/SAT, JAN 9-10, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
JoAnn Falletta, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale
Strauss: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier Orff: Carmina Burana
Experience the power and passion of this monumental masterpiece live—from the haunting “O Fortuna” to thunderous choruses and driving rhythms full of intensity and drama. Carmina Burana is a must-see event that will leave you breathless.
FRI, JAN 16, 2026 | 8PM SAT, JAN 17, 2026 | 3PM & 8PM
Sophie Mok, conductor Paul Loren, vocalist
Colin Smith, vocalist Rick Brantley, vocalist
Hear iconic hits like “Penny Lane,” “Here Comes the Sun,” “Hey Jude,” and more—performed live by guest vocalists and your North Carolina Symphony. With hundreds of rare and unseen photos, this show is a magical musical and visual journey through Beatlemania you won’t want to miss!
Select concerts start at just $27 with all-in pricing!
THU, JAN 22, 2026 | 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
FRI/SAT, JAN 23-24, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
SUN, JAN 25, 2026 | 3PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Keitaro Harada, conductor
Jeneba Kanneh-Mason, piano
Mozart: Overture to Don Giovanni
Mozart: Symphony No. 35, “Haffner”
Mozart: Overture to The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23
THU, JAN 29, 2026 | 7:30PM
OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST
SUN, FEB 1, 2026 | 3PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik
Dvořák: Serenade for Strings
GERSHWIN & MORE
FRI, FEB 6, 2026 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone
John Adams: Saxophone Concerto
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Johnson: “Victory Stride”
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills
We celebrate two remarkable composers who helped shape the sound of American music in the 20th century.
FRI/SAT, FEB 6-7, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone
Bernstein: Excerpts from On the Town
John Adams: Saxophone Concerto
Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture
Johnson: “Victory Stride”
FRI, FEB 13, 2026 | 8PM SAT, FEB 14, 2026 | 3PM & 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
LaKisha Jones, vocalist
Morgan James, vocalist
Hugh Panaro, vocalist
Take your seat for a dazzling night of Broadway magic as musical theater stars join your North Carolina Symphony to perform iconic showstoppers from Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, Dreamgirls, The Phantom of the Opera, and more. It’s an unforgettable celebration of the music, the drama, and the magic that make Broadway shine.
Concert Supporter: Highwoods
Immerse yourself in the magic of Broadway musicals!
TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 & VIOLIN CONCERTO
FRI/SAT, FEB 20-21, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Vadim Gluzman, violin
Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture
Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto
Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe
THU, MAR 5, 2026 | 7:30PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
FRI/SAT, MAR 6-7, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Eduardo Strausser, conductor
Claire Huangci, piano
Rossini: Overture to La Cenerentola
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1
Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”
FRI/SAT, MAR 13-14, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Stuart Chafetz, conductor
Julie Reiber, vocalist
Bryce Ryness, vocalist
Blockbuster songs from hit movies and TV shows in one unforgettable concert! Hear music from A Star Is Born, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Top Gun, Love
Actually, and more—featuring Broadway stars Julie Reiber and Bryce Ryness.
FRI, MAR 20, 2026 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
FRI/SAT, MAR 20-21, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
SUN, MAR 22, 2026 | 3PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Anne-Marie McDermott, piano
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”
Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills Weekend Sponsor: The Forest at Duke Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio
1-Hour Family Concert!
STAR WARS & MORE!
SAT, MAR 28, 2026 1PM & 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
The Symphony takes you to a galaxy far, far away for an afternoon of music from Star Wars and more! Join us for all the pre-concert activities including crafts and our popular Instrument Zoo!
FROM CLASSICAL TO BROADWAY
TUE, APR 7, 2026 | 7:30PM
RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN
Sophie Mok, conductor
Andrea Edith Moore, soprano
Share great moments in music with beloved classical gems from La bohème and William Tell, plus hits from Broadway— including The Phantom of the Opera, Wicked, My Fair Lady, and more.
FRI/SAT, APR 10-11, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Amanda Forsythe, soprano
Mei Gui Zhang, soprano
Issachah Savage, tenor
Harold Wilson, bass
North Carolina Master Chorale
Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7, “Angel of Light” Mozart: “Great” Mass in C minor
THU, APR 23, 2026 | 7:30PM
OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST
Sophie Mok, conductor
Enoy an evening of familiar melodies and timeless classics featuring beloved orchestral works with your North Carolina Symphony.
Bring a group of 8 and more and save!
FRI/SAT, APR 24-25, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Marcelo Lehninger, conductor
Maria Ioudenitch, violin
Carlos Simon: “Festive Fanfare and Overture”
Barber: Violin Concerto
Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
FRI/SAT, MAY 1-2, 2026 | 8PM SUN, MAY 3, 2026 | 3PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
Watch Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning dinosaur classic in high definition as your North Carolina Symphony brings John Williams’ iconic music to soaring, scaly life on the big screen!
Concert Sponsor: WRAL-TV
FRI, MAY 8, 2026 | NOON*
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Friday Favorites Series Sponsor: The Cardinal at North Hills
FRI/SAT, MAY 8-9, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari
Copland: Appalachian Spring Revueltas: La noche de los Mayas
*Friday noon concert will feature Appalachian Spring and selections from La noche de los Mayas
SAT, MAY 16, 2026 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie Mok, conductor
Capathia Jenkins, vocalist
Ryan Shaw, vocalist
Guest vocalists join the Symphony to perform hits by such iconic artists as Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and many others to celebrate the voices that changed music!
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
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