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New Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the talented musicians of your North Carolina Symphony in a spectacular 2023/24 season. Join us for incomparable classics and exciting guest artists.

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Subscribe now to secure your seats for Carlos Miguel Prieto’s first season as NCS Music Director.

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Opening Weekend

Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

FRI/SAT, SEP 22-23, 2023 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Pacho Flores, trumpet HAYDN: Trumpet Concerto PAQUITO D’RIVERA: Concerto Venezolano TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 4 Concert Sponsor: WRAL-TV5

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Piazzolla Four Seasons

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FRI/SAT, OCT 13-14, 2023 | 8PM Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor Tai Murray, violin

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R. STRAUSS: Till Eulenspiegel PIAZZOLLA: Four Seasons of Buenos Aires PRICE: The Oak R. STRAUSS: Suite from Der Rosenkavalier 14 | 11 | 7B

Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini FRI/SAT, OCT 20-21, 2023 | 8PM

“I will hit the ground running, ready to embrace North Carolina with full energy.”

Erina Yashima, conductor Terrence Wilson, piano

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COLERIDGE-TAYLOR: Petite suite de concert RACHMANINOFF: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 8

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All Mozart

FRI/SAT, NOV 3-4, 2023 | 8PM Jane Glover, conductor Anne Whaley Laney, flute Melanie Wilsden, oboe Rebekah Daley, horn Aaron Apaza, bassoon MOZART: Symphony No. 34 MOZART: Sinfonia Concertante for Four Winds MOZART: Symphony No. 40 Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown

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An American in Paris

COPLAND: Billy the Kid REENA ESMAIL: The Blue Room Violin Concerto GERSHWIN: An American in Paris BERNSTEIN: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story

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Debussy La Mer

FRI/SAT, JAN 12-13, 2024 | 8PM Stephanie Childress, conductor ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade DEBUSSY: La Mer SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 14 | 11 | 7B | 5

Dvořák Cello Concerto FRI/SAT, JAN 26-27, 2024 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4 14 | 11 | 7A

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CLASSICAL Beethoven Symphony No. 5

FRI/SAT, FEB 16-17, 2024 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor COURTNEY BRYAN: Rejoice BARBER: Symphony No. 1 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 14 | 11 | 7B

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Rhapsody in Blue

FRI/SAT, MAR 8-9, 2024 | 8PM MILHAUD: The Creation of the World GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND: Appalachian Spring COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo 14 | 11 | 7B

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ERROLLYN WALLEN: Mighty River SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian” RESPIGHI: Roman Festivals RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome

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FRI/SAT, FEB 23-24, 2024 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano

“What a magnificent performance! The music soared, compelled, intrigued, and sparkled from beginning to end.”

William Eddins, conductor and piano

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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

FRI/SAT, MAR 22-23, 2024 | 8PM

FRI/SAT, APR 26-27, 2024 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano

Kazem Abdullah, conductor Sirena Huang, violin

RACHMANINOFF: Isle of the Dead TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring

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Ravel & Rodrigo

Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet

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HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5

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Stravinsky The Rite of Spring

DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez BERNSTEIN: On the Waterfront RAVEL: Boléro 14 | 11 | 7B

FRI/SAT, MAY 10-11, 2024 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet 14 | 11 | 7B | 5

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The Music of Billy Joel and Elton John FRI, OCT 6, 2023 | 8PM SAT, OCT 7, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor

A full rock band and guest vocalists join your North Carolina Symphony to pay tribute to two classic rock legends with hits including “Piano Man,” “Movin’ Out,” “She’s Got a Way,” “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues,” and more.

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Annual Tradition

Holiday Pops

FRI, DEC 8, 2023 | 8PM SAT, DEC 9, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Shayna Steele, vocals

There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays!

Join your North Carolina Symphony and special guest star vocalist Shayna Steele at this festive concert full of holiday favorites you know and love!

THE MUSIC OF

BILLY JOEL & ELTON JOHN

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The Magic of Rodgers and Hammerstein

FRI/SAT, JAN 19-20, 2024 | 8PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor

Celebrate the golden age of musical theatre as your North Carolina Symphony revisits Broadway favorites from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and more.

Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke

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Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown Meets the Philly Sound FRI, FEB 9, 2024 | 8PM SAT, FEB 10, 2024 | 3PM & 8PM Ashley Jayy, vocals Chester Gregory, vocals

The pop, soul, and R&B sounds of Motown meet famous hits from the Philly Sound as your North Carolina Symphony alongside guest vocalists perform classic songs including “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “Love Train,” “What’s Going On,” “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” and more.

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Totally ’80s

FRI/SAT, MAR 15-16, 2024 | 8PM Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocals Nicole Parker, vocals

Your North Carolina Symphony and show-stopping vocalists rewind to the ‘80s with tunes like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’,” “Addicted to Love,” “The Final Countdown,” and more!

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The Climactic Sixth Episode Live

“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” In Concert FRI/SAT, MAY 3-4, 2024 | 8PM Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Watch as Luke faces Darth Vader one last time on the big screen while your Symphony performs John Williams’ thrilling 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. All rights reserved.

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Holiday Pops

FRI, DEC 8, 2023 | 12PM

Michelle Di Russo, conductor Shayna Steele, vocal Hear the holiday favorites you know and love!

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Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez RAVEL: Boléro 6 | 3B

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Ravel & Rodrigo

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Grant Llewellyn, conductor Orion Weiss, piano DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 12 BIZET: Symphony No. 1

FRI, MAR 8, 2024 | 12PM

William Eddins, conductor and piano GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND: Appalachian Spring COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo

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FRI, FEB 2, 2024 | 12PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Enjoy an all-strings performance by the talented musicians of your North Carolina Symphony, including Mendelssohn’s lush String Symphony No. 5.

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Michelle Di Russo, conductor Happy Halloween! Enjoy frightful fun from the movies, including music from E.T., Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and more— plus a costume contest!

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Michelle Di Russo, conductor Classical Kids Live!

Journey back in time to Mozart’s childhood and into the fantastic world of his most famous pieces, including The Magic Flute and Eine kleine Nachtmusik.

Peter and the Wolf

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Michelle Di Russo, conductor Gather the kids to meet Peter and his friends—the duck (played by the oboe), the bird (flute), the cat (clarinet), and more—as they try to catch the wolf!

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The Greatest Story Ever Told

Handel’s Messiah

FRI/SAT, DEC 1-2, 2023 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale The Messiah of the season—don’t miss this glorious holiday tradition as your North Carolina Symphony and spectacular soloists honor Handel’s greatest work.

Back by Popular Demand!

Pink Martini

FRI, MAR 1, 2024 | 8PM SAT, MAR 2, 2024 | 3PM Joseph Peters, conductor Pink Martini bring their distinctive style, a captivating fusion of pop, jazz, and classical music, back to the Symphony—with the silky, sultry voice of singer China Forbes featured front and center.

Presenting Sponsor: celito.net Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke

The Climactic Sixth Episode Live

“Star Wars: Return of the Jedi” In Concert THU, MAY 2, 2024 | 7:30PM Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Watch as Luke faces Darth Vader one last time on the big screen while your Symphony performs John Williams’ thrilling 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. All rights reserved.

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

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Beethoven & Mendelssohn THU, SEP 28, 2023 | 7:30PM

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Opening Night

Holiday Pops TUE, NOV 28, 2023 | 7:30PM Join your North Carolina Symphony at this festive concert full of holiday favorites you know and love.

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Dvořák Cello Concerto

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THU, JAN 25, 2024 | 7:30PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Alban Gerhardt, cello DVOŘÁK: Cello Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4

Ravel & Rodrigo THU, APR 11, 2024 | 7:30PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar DEBUSSY: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun RODRIGO: Concierto de Aranjuez BERNSTEIN: On the Waterfront RAVEL: Boléro Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke

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WILMINGTON

WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON

WED, OCT 25, 2023 | 7:30PM Grant Llewellyn, conductor Orion Weiss, piano DUKAS: The Sorcerer's Apprentice MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 12 BIZET: Symphony No. 1

Holiday Pops

SUN, DEC 3, 2023 | 3PM & 7:30PM

Joseph Peters, conductor Join your North Carolina Symphony at this festive concert full of holiday favorites you know and love!

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Debussy’s La Mer THU, JAN 11, 2024 | 7:30PM Stephanie Childress, conductor ANNA CLYNE: Masquerade DEBUSSY: La Mer SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5 Dates, titles, artists, programs, venues, and prices subject to change.

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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto THU, APR 25, 2024 | 7:30PM Kazem Abdullah, conductor Sirena Huang, violin HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5

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Stars and Stripes TUE, JULY 2, 2024 | 7:30PM Beat the heat and join us to celebrate Independence Day with patriotic favorites and symphonic classics with your North Carolina Symphony.

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SUN, MAR 10, 2024 | 7:30PM William Eddins, conductor and piano MILHAUD: The Creation of the World GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND: Appalachian Spring COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo

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SUN, OCT 8, 2023 | 7:30PM Joseph Peters, conductor The New Bern season opens with your North Carolina Symphony performing Mendelssohn’s sparkling Symphony No. 4, “Italian,” paired with Beethoven Symphony No. 2.

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Holiday Pops SUN, DEC 10, 2023 | 7:30PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Join your North Carolina Symphony at this annual festive concert full of holiday favorites you know and love!

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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 SUN, FEB 18, 2024 | 7:30PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Your North Carolina Symphony, Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto, and Beethoven’s iconic Fifth Symphony will make this a night to remember.

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Mozart’s Magnificent Voyage SUN, JAN 7, 2024 | 3PM Michelle Di Russo, conductor Journey back in time to Mozart’s childhood and into the fantastic world of his most famous pieces, including The Magic Flute, Eine kleine Nachtmusik, and more.

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The 2023/24 season is going to be a historic one.

Shining a bright light on the excellence of our musicians, Carlos Miguel Prieto begins his role as Music Director of your North Carolina Symphony.

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