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Thanksgiving Weekend
CIRQUE HOLIDAY POPS
WED, NOV 26, 2025 | 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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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.
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.
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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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
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
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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CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO | MUSIC DIRECTOR
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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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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
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
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
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
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
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 | MUSIC DIRECTOR | MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
It’s spooktacular family fun!
HALLOWEEN
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!
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.
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!
CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO | MUSIC DIRECTOR
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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
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
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
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
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
CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO | MUSIC DIRECTOR | MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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