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WITH TROUPE VERTIGO CONCERTS START AT JUST $20!* HOLST: THE PLANETS STELLA CHEN STERLING ELLIOTT THE MUSIC OF HARRY POTTER CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS “STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK” IN CONCERT 1 ncsymphony.org | 919.733.2750 | 877.627.6724 Buy now for the best seats! *Applies to select concerts. Price does not include tax. STATEWIDE CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO MUSIC DIRECTOR DESIGNATE
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“STARWARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKESBACK “INCONCERT HANDEL’S MESSIAH 5ncsymphony.org | 919.733.2750 | 877.627.6724 Take the ultimate trip through the galaxy, marvel at gravity-defying circus acts, visit Abbey Road, relive the magic of Hogwarts, enjoy adventures through the animal kingdom with larger-than-life puppets, experience an unforgettable cinematic concert event, and celebrate one of the most inspiring works of music ever conceived—plus much more! NOT-TOBE-MISSED CONCERTS!
6 YOUR STATEWIDE CONCERT GUIDE CIRQUE DANCES with TROUPE VERTIGO FRI/SAT, OCT 7-8, 2022 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Michelle Di Russo, conductor Stunning aerial acts, astonishing acrobatic feats, and mind-boggling contortions—all perfectly choreographed to beloved music. The Circus Meets the Symphony!
Beethoven Eroica
FRI, OCT 14, 2022 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Kerem Hasan, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Beethoven Eroica
FRI/SAT, OCT 14-15, 2022 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Kerem Hasan, conductor
John Ilika, trombone
Jonathan Randazzo, trombone
Matthew Neff, bass trombone
Seth Horner, tuba
Kodály: Dances of Galánta
Jennifer Higdon: Low Brass Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
SUN, OCT 16, 2022 | 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
TUES, OCT 18, 2022 | 7:30PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Beethoven: Egmont Overture
Kodály: Dances of Galánta
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
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CLAYTON STEPHENSON 8 One of Most Cherished Piano Concertos Ever Written Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 FRI/SAT, OCT 21-22, 2022 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Katharina Wincor, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano Weber: Overture to Oberon Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 Farrenc: Symphony No. 2 FRI, OCT 28, 2022 | 8PM SAT, OCT 29, 2022 | 3PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Michelle Di Russo, conductor Calling all Gryffindors, Hufflepuffs, Ravenclaws, and even Slytherins! The Symphony takes you back to Hogwarts to relive the magic! Enjoy enchanting music from the movies performed live! Halloween Weekend! Secure your seats today for this sure-to-sell-out event!
Barber Violin Concerto
FRI/SAT, NOV 4-5, 2022 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Grant Llewellyn, conductor Geneva Lewis, violin
Copland: Quiet City
Barber: Violin Concerto
Ives: The Unanswered Question
Bernstein: Fancy Free
Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown
Korngold Violin Concerto
FRI, NOV 18, 2022 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Johannes Debus, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Price: Symphony No. 3
Korngold Violin Concerto
FRI/SAT, NOV 18-19, 2022 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Johannes Debus, conductor Blake Pouliot, violin
Dvořák: Carnival Overture
Korngold: Violin Concerto
Price: Symphony No. 3
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THEPOLAR EXP R ESS NORTHCAROLINA MAST E R CHORALE 10 Thanksgiving Week The Polar Express WED, NOV 23, 2022 | 4PM FRI, NOV 25, 2022 | 3PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Michelle Di Russo, conductor Scott MacLeod, baritone Raleigh Boychoir Mosaic Treble Choir Paintings from The Polar Express book appear on a giant screen as guest vocalists join the Symphony to bring this magical holiday tale to life. Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s Concert Sponsor: Publix Super Markets Charities The Greatest Story Ever Told Handel’s Messiah FRI/SAT, DEC 2-3, 2022 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Jeri Lynne Johnson, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale The North Carolina Symphony and the North Carolina Master Chorale perform one of the most inspiring works of music ever conceived. Handel’s masterpiece is full of passion and drama and features the resounding “Hallelujah Chorus.” Holidays WITH THE SYMPHONY Secure your great seats today!
11ncsymphony.org | 919.733.2750 | 877.627.6724 Holiday Pops FRI, DEC 9, 2022 | NOON MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Michelle Di Russo, conductor Join your North Carolina Symphony for this festive concert full of orchestral holiday favorites you know and love. Holiday Pops FRI, DEC 9, 2022 | 8PM SAT, DEC 10, 2022 | 3PM & 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Michelle Di Russo, conductor Scarlett Strallen, vocals There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays! Join your North Carolina Symphony and a special guest star vocalist at this festive concert full of holiday favorites and traditional carols you know and love. Weekend Sponsor: CEI − The Digital Office Concert Sponsor: Wells Fargo Statewide Holiday Pops SUN, DEC 11, 2022 | 3PM & 7:30PM WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON WED, DEC 21, 2022 | 7:30 PM LEE AUDITORIUM, PINECREST HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHERN PINES THUR, DEC 22, 2022 | 7:30PM RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN Michelle Di Russo, conductor Join your North Carolina Symphony for this festive concert full of orchestral holiday favorites you know and love. New Bern Concert Sponsor: CarolinaEast Health System Wilmington Concert Sponsor: Wells Fargo
Beethoven Lives
Upstairs
SAT, JAN 7, 2023 | 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Classical Kids Live!
A madman has moved in upstairs, and young Christoph and his uncle are on the hunt to find out just what’s going on up there. Explore the world of Ludwig van Beethoven with music from his greatest works—“Moonlight” Sonata, Für Elise, the Ninth Symphony, and more.
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
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MICHELLECANN CAPATHIA
Rachmaninoff Symphonic
THUR, JAN 12, 2023 | 7:30PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
FRI/SAT, JAN 13-14, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Stephanie Childress, conductor Michelle Cann, piano
Gabriella Smith: Tumblebird Contrails
Schumann: Piano Concerto
Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances
The Queen of Soul! Aretha: A Tribute
FRI, JAN 20, 2023 | 8PM
SAT, JAN 21, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Lucas Waldin, conductor Capathia Jenkins, vocals Ryan Shaw, vocals
Broadway powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ryan Shaw join the Symphony for Aretha’s one-of-a-kind hits including “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Respect.”
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
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Tchaikovsky
FRI/SAT, JAN 27-28, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Lina González-Granados, conductor
SUN, JAN 29, 2023 | 7:30PM
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A Minor
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 “Prague”
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
All Strings
THUR, FEB 2, 2023 | 7:30PM
LEE AUDITORIUM, PINECREST HIGH SCHOOL, SOUTHERN PINES
FRI, FEB 3, 2023 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Elgar: Serenade for Strings
Clarice Assad: Suite for Lower Strings
Mendelssohn: String Symphony No. 7
FRI, FEB 10, 2023 | 8PM
SAT, FEB 11, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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Symphony No. 5
Guest vocalists and the Symphony perform restored orchestrations from the original sessions at Abbey Road—accompanied by rare and unseen photos of the band projected on the big screen. Hear all your favorite hits, including “Ticket to Ride,” “Penny Lane,” “Get Back,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and “Hey Jude.” Weekend Sponsor: celito.net Concert Sponsor: WakeMed MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care Valentine’s Weekend All music and imagery under exclusive license from
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ZEEZEE 14 Dvořák Symphony No. 7 FRI/SAT, FEB 17-18, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Eduardo Strausser, conductor Samuel Almaguer, clarinet Aaron Apaza, bassoon
Overture to Manfred R. Strauss: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet & Bassoon Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 FRI/SAT, FEB 24-25, 2023 | 8PM Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor North Carolina Master Chorale Sibelius: Symphony No. 7 Mozart: Requiem Music Director Designate Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts the Symphony and the North Carolina Master Chorale for this sure-to-sell-out concert event— Mozart’s immortal requiem. Selections from Peer Gynt FRI, MAR 10, 2023 | NOON MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Rune Bergmann, conductor Grieg: Incidental Music from Peer Gynt Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 FRI/SAT, MAR 10-11, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Rune Bergmann, conductor Zee Zee, piano
Piano Concerto No. 3 Grieg: Incidental Music from Peer Gynt Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio MOZART REQUIEM The Immortal
In the Air Tonight: The Music of Phil Collins & Genesis
FRI/SAT, MAR 17-18, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron C. Finley, vocals Brook Wood, vocals
The Symphony pays tribute to pop icon Phil Collins. Relive hits including “Follow You Follow Me,” “Abacab,” “I Missed Again,” “Turn It On Again,” “Sussudio,” “One More Night,” “Take Me Home,” and the iconic “In the Air Tonight.”
Brahms Symphony No. 3
FRI/SAT, MAR 24-25, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Alpesh Chauhan, conductor Francesca Dego, violin
Special Matinee Performance SUN, MAR 26, 2023 | 3PM
WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON Michelle Di Russo, conductor Francesca Dego, violin
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 Brahms: Symphony No. 3
Back by Popular Demand! Carnival of the Animals
SAT, APR 1, 2023 | 4PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor Paperhand Puppet Intervention
Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Largerthan-life puppets and the Symphony will bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
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Guarantee your seats— buy now! GERALDCLAYTON THOMASWILKINS 16 Experience the Ultimate Trip Through the Galaxy! Holst: The Planets THUR, APR 13, 2023 | 7:30PM MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL FRI/SAT, APR 14-15, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Thomas Wilkins, conductor Gerald Clayton, piano James Lee III: Sukkot Through Orion’s Nebula Ellington: New World A-Comin’ Holst: The Planets Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 FRI, APR 28, 2023 | NOON MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Grant Llewellyn, conductor Sterling Elliott, cello Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Bizet: Roma A Romantic Evening in France Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1 FRI/SAT, APR 28-29, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Grant Llewellyn, conductor Sterling Elliott, cello Debussy/Pépin: “Hommage à Rameau” from Images Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 Bizet: Roma Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
ncsymphony.org | 919.733.2750 | 877.627.6724 17 Epic, Heroic, and Monumental Mahler Symphony No. 1 FRI/SAT, MAY 12-13, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Stella Chen, violin Joan Tower: Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No. 1 Bartók: Violin Concerto No. 2 Mahler: Symphony No. 1 “Titan” Under the baton of Music Director Designate Carlos Miguel Prieto, the North Carolina Symphony performs Mahler’s thunderous and theatrical “Titan” Symphony. Romeo & Juliet THUR, MAY 18, 2023 | 7:30PM RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN SAT, MAY 20, 2023 | 7:30PM WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON Michelle Di Russo, conductor Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s romantic Romeo & Juliet—plus other classical favorites! New Bern Concert Sponsor: Penick Village THUR, MAY 4, 2023 | 7:30PM FRI/SAT, MAY 5-6, 2023 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH Conner Gray Covington, conductor Don’t miss one of the most popular films of all time, shown on the big screen as your North Carolina Symphony performs John Williams’ legendary score live! Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2022 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved Celebrate May the Fourth Weekend!
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