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HANDEL’S MESSIAH

FRI, DEC 5, 2025 | 8PM

SAT, DEC 6, 2025 | 3PM

Katharina Wincor, conductor

Rachele Gilmore, soprano

Taylor Raven, mezzo soprano

Aaron Crouch, tenor

Weston Hurt, bass

North Carolina Master Chorale

Your North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and soloists share a celebration of passion and beauty—including the Hallelujah chorus.

A CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS

with the North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

FRI, DEC 19, 2025 | 7:30PM

SAT/SUN, DEC 20-21, 2025 | 3PM

Sure-tosell-out fast!

FRI/SAT, NOV 28-29, 2025 | 3PM & 7:30PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Cirque de la Symphonie

Kick off the festive season with spellbinding grace and daredevil feats, contortionists, and acrobats performing on stage—and 40 feet above it—all while your North Carolina Symphony spreads holiday cheer! Come early to visit Santa in the lobby.

TUES, DEC 23, 2025 | 3PM & 7:30PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

North Carolina Symphony Holiday Brass

Featuring jubilant brass and a festive chorus, this concert is among the Triangle’s most beloved holiday traditions.

Last year’s performances sold out, so don’t miss your chance to celebrate the season in the glow of candlelight.

NORTH CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE

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CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO | MUSIC DIRECTOR MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

Opening Weekend!

DVOŘÁK: NEW WORLD

SYMPHONY

FRI/SAT, SEP 19-20, 2025 | 8PM

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”

14 | 11 | 7A | 5

ALL BEETHOVEN

FRI/SAT, OCT 10-11, 2025 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Paul Huang, violin

Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio

Beethoven: Violin Concerto

Beethoven: Symphony No. 4

14 | 11 | 7B

COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3

FRI/SAT, OCT 17-18, 2025 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Samuel Almaguer, clarinet

Chávez: Sinfonia India

Copland: Clarinet Concerto

Copland: Symphony No. 3

14 | 11 | 7A | 5

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RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 2

FRI, OCT 31, 2025 | 8PM SAT, NOV 1, 2025 | 8PM

Stephanie Childress, conductor

Joyce Yang, piano

Britten: Simple Symphony

Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2

Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 2 14 | 7B

BEETHOVEN “EROICA” SYMPHONY

FRI/SAT, NOV 14-15, 2025 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Paul Watkins, cello

Jennifer Higdon: Suite from Cold Mountain

Schumann: Cello Concerto

Beethoven: Symphony No. 3, “Eroica”

14 | 11 | 7A

CARMINA BURANA

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

JoAnn Falletta, conductor

North Carolina Master Chorale

Orff: Carmina Burana

14 | 11 | 7B

ALL MOZART

FRI/SAT, JAN 23-24, 2026 | 8PM

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

14 | 11 | 7A

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NORTH CAROLINA MASTER CHORALE
SAMUEL ALMAGUER

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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

GERSHWIN & BERNSTEIN

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

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Timothy McAllister, saxophone

Bernstein: Music from On the Town

John Adams: Saxophone Concerto

Gershwin: Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture

Johnson: Victory Stride

14 | 11 | 7B | 5

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TCHAIKOVSKY & MORE

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

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Vadim Gluzman, violin

Tchaikovsky: 1812 Overture

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto

Ravel: Daphnis and Chloe

14 | 11 | 7A

CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

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

Eduardo Strausser, conductor

Claire Huangci, piano

Rossini: Overture to La Cenerentola

Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

14 | 11 | 7B

BEETHOVEN “EMPEROR” PIANO CONCERTO

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

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Anne-Marie McDermott, piano

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor”

Bartók: Concerto for Orchestra

14 | 7A | 5

MOZART ”GREAT” MASS

FRI/SAT, APR 10-11, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

North Carolina Master Chorale

Rautavaara: Symphony No. 7, “Angel of Light”

Mozart: “Great” Mass in C Minor

14 | 11 | 7B

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

FRI/SAT, APR 24-25, 2026 | 8PM

Marcelo Lehninger, conductor

Maria Ioudenitch, violin

Carlos Simon: Festive Fanfare and Overture

Barber: Violin Concerto

Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition

APPALACHIAN SPRING

FRI/SAT, MAY 8-9, 2026 | 8PM

Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Gabriela Ortiz: Kauyumari

Copland: Appalachian Spring

Revueltas: La noche de los Mayas 14 | 11 | 7B

MARIA IOUDENITCH
TIMOTHY MCALLISTER
MELANIE WILSDEN

CLASSICAL CONCERTS AT-A-GLANCE

DVOŘÁK: NEW WORLD SYMPHONY

FRI/SAT, SEPT 19-20, 2025 | 8PM

ALL BEETHOVEN

FRI/SAT, OCT 10-11, 2025 | 8PM

COPLAND SYMPHONY NO. 3

FRI/SAT, OCT 17-18, 2025 | 8PM

RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 2

FRI, OCT 31, 2025 & SAT, NOV 1, 2025 | 8PM

BEETHOVEN “EROICA” SYMPHONY

FRI/SAT, NOV 14-15, 2025 | 8PM

CARMINA BURANA

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

ALL MOZART

FRI/SAT, JAN 23-24, 2026 | 8PM

GERSHWIN & BERNSTEIN

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

TCHAIKOVSKY & MORE

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

CHOPIN PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1

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

BEETHOVEN “EMPEROR” PIANO CONCERTO FRI/SAT, MAR 20-21, 2026 | 8PM

MOZART “GREAT” MASS

FRI/SAT, APR 10-11, 2026 | 8PM

PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

FRI/SAT, APR 24-25, 2026 | 8PM

APPALACHIAN SPRING

FRI/SAT, MAY 8-9, 2026 | 8PM

CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO

YOUNG PEOPLE’S CONCERTS

It’s spooktacular family fun!

HALLOWEEN

SPOOKTACULAR

SAT, OCT 25, 2025 | 1PM & 4PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Celebrate Halloween with “fa-BOO-lous” familyfriendly ghostly favorites—from spooky classics to silly characters, the orchestra takes you on a symphonic thrill ride of haunted melodies. Come early for the Halloween costume contest!

THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER

SAT, JAN 3, 2026 | 1PM & 4PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and even Slytherins! Relive the magic of Hogwarts and the wizarding world as your North Carolina Symphony conjures up favorite tunes from the Harry Potter films and more. Wizards are welcome to wear their robes.

STAR WARS & MORE!

SAT, MAR 28, 2026 | 1PM & 4PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

May the Force be with you! Travel to galaxies far, far away as the Symphony performs your favorite music from across the Star Wars universe—and more. Join us for all the pre-concert activities, including crafts and our popular Instrument Zoo!

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CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO | MUSIC DIRECTOR

MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS

FRI/SAT, OCT 3-4, 2025 | 8PM

John Gennaro Devlin, conductor

Immerse yourself in the legendary movie music of Oscar-winner John Williams including Star Wars, Harry Potter, E.T., Superman, and more.

6-EVENING SERIES

HOLIDAY POPS

FRI, DEC 12, 2025 | 8PM

SAT, DEC 13, 2025 | 3PM & 8PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Mamie Parris, vocalist

Be part of Raleigh’s most beloved holiday tradition starring Broadway sensation Mamie Parris and your North Carolina Symphony. Be sure to arrive early for photo ops with Santa!

6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES

REVOLUTION: THE MUSIC OF THE BEATLES

FRI, JAN 16, 2026 | 8PM

SAT, JAN 17, 2026 | 3PM & 8PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

Paul Loren, vocalist

Colin Smith, vocalist

Rick Brantley, vocalist

“Come Together” and celebrate Revolution: The Music of the Beatles with a stunning multimedia experience featuring symphonic arrangements transcribed from the original master recordings at Abbey Road.

6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES

BRAVO BROADWAY

FRI, FEB 13, 2026 | 8PM

SAT, FEB 14, 2026 | 3PM & 8PM

Sophie Mok, conductor

LaKisha Jones, vocalist

Morgan James, vocalist

Hugh Panaro, vocalist

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Experience the magic of Broadway as the Symphony and guest vocalists perform showstoppers from beloved shows like Wicked, Rent, Hamilton, The Phantom of the Opera, and more.

6-EVENING SERIES | 3-MATINEE SERIES

HOLLYWOOD HITS

FRI/SAT, MAR 13-14, 2026 | 8PM

Stuart Chafetz, conductor

Julie Reiber, vocalist

Bryce Ryness, vocalist

Enjoy songs from memorable movies and binge-worthy TV series, all in one concert! Featuring music from A Star Is Born, Tommy, Rocketman, Bohemian Rhapsody, Rock of Ages, Love Actually, Top Gun, Elvis, and more!

6-EVENING SERIES

JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT

FRI/SAT, MAY 1-2, 2026 | 8PM

Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Experience this epic film, projected in HD with your North Carolina Symphony performing John Williams’ iconic score live.

© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

6-EVENING SERIES

SPECIAL EVENT CONCERTS

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VIDEO GAMES LIVE: BONUS ROUND!

SAT, SEP 13, 2025 | 7:30PM

Emmanuel Fratianni, conductor

Tommy Tallarico, creator/producer/host

Video Games Live™ features music from popular video games, including Final Fantasy, Halo, Warcraft, Skyrim, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear Solid, Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross, The Last of Us, Undertale, Shadow of the Colossus, Mass Effect, Castlevania, Okami, and more— all accompanied by your North Carolina Symphony.

RICK STEVES’ EUROPE: A SYMPHONIC JOURNEY

THU/FRI, NOV 6-7, 2025 | 7:30PM

Usually, you’ll find Rick Steves touring the great destinations of Europe. Now you can join him on a different journey: A Symphonic Journey. Rick Steves teams up with your NCS for a performance that combines Europe’s most stirring Romantic-era anthems with beautiful high-definition cinematography and Rick’s insights into European history.

DOLLY PARTON’S THREADS: MY SONGS IN SYMPHONY

FRI, NOV 21, 2025 | 7:30PM

SAT, NOV 22, 2025 | 3PM

Dolly Parton brings her music to orchestras worldwide!

Threads: My Songs in Symphony, is an innovative multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen, leading audiences in a visualmusical journey of her songs, her life, and her stories. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, audiences will hear new orchestrations of her hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” in addition to her personal favorites and an as-yet unreleased selection from her upcoming Broadway musical.

Dolly Parton will not be performing in person at this concert.

JURASSIC PARK IN CONCERT

SUN, MAY 3, 2026 | 3PM

Conner Gray Covington, conductor

Watch Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning dinosaur classic in HD as the Symphony brings John Williams’ music to soaring, scaly life on the big screen!

© Universal City Studios LLC and Amblin Entertainment, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ICON: THE VOICES THAT CHANGED MUSIC

SAT, MAY 16, 2026 | 8PM

Capathia Jenkins, vocalist

Ryan Shaw, vocalist

Guest vocalists perform all the hits from artists such as Michael Jackson, Prince, Whitney Houston, Gladys Knight, Elvis Presley, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and many others.

Co-produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.
Photo Courtesy of Dolly Parton

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ANNUAL FUND STATE CHALLENGE GRANT

The North Carolina Symphony can only fulfill our mission of statewide service, music education, and artistic excellence because of generous support from people like you!

In gratitude for your support, we invite you to enjoy benefits to enhance your experience with the North Carolina Symphony and see the impact of your generosity firsthand. It’s our way of saying thank you!

Please consider making a gift to the Annual Fund to help…

• Share music with more than 250,000 music lovers of all ages each year

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Dvořák New World

The Music of John Williams

A Candlelight Christmas

Beethoven Eroica

Jurassic Park in Concert

Carmina Burana

Rick Steves’ Europe: A Symphonic Journey

Dolly Parton’s Threads: My

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