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A New Era CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO
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NOT-TO-BE-MISSED CONCERTS in A New Era
Star Wars: “Return of the Jedi” THU-SAT, MAY 2-4 page 10
Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown Meets the Philly Sound FRI/SAT, FEB 9-10 page 4
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Pink Martini FRI/SAT, MAR 1-2
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Totally 80s FRI/SAT, MAR 15-16 page 7 2
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Beethoven Symphony No. 5 FRI-SUN, FEB 16-18 page 5
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100th Anniversary of
Rhapsody in Blue FRI-SUN MAR 8-10 page 7
Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet FRI/SAT, MAY 10-11 page 11
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Family Concert
Peter and the Wolf SAT, APR 6 page 8
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Ravel & Rodrigo THU-SAT APR 11-13 page 8 3
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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 “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” “I’m Coming Out,” “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “Love Train,” and more.
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Herb Smith, conductor Ashley Jayy, vocalist Chester Gregory, vocalist Brik.Liam, vocalist
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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
One Performance Only
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons TUE, FEB 13, 2024 | 7:30PM OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST
Hear the essence of the seasons captured in Vivaldi’s most cherished works. Moore County Series Sponsor: Penick Village
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Opening with the most famous four notes in music Beethoven Symphony No. 5 FRI/SAT, FEB 16-17, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
SUN, FEB 18, 2024 | 7:30PM RIVERFRONT CONVENTION CENTER, NEW BERN
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor COURTNEY BRYAN: Rejoice BARBER: Symphony No. 1 BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5 New Bern Series Sponsor: CarolinaEast Health System New Bern Concert Supporter: Coastal Carolina Health Care, P.A.
Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5 FRI/SAT, FEB 23-24, 2024 | 8PM D AU IB TH S VE -Y AN JE
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Jean-Yves Thibaudet, piano ERROLLYN WALLEN: Mighty River SAINT-SAËNS: Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian” RESPIGHI: Roman Festivals RESPIGHI: Pines of Rome
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MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Concert Sponsor: UNC Health
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FRI, MAR 1, 2024 | 8PM SAT, MAR 2, 2024 | 3PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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. Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
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100th Anniversary of
Rhapsody in Blue FRI, MAR 8, 2024 | NOON & 8PM SAT, MAR 9, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
SUN, MAR 10, 2024 | 7:30PM WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
William Eddins, conductor and piano MILHAUD: The Creation of the World* GERSHWIN: Rhapsody in Blue COPLAND: Appalachian Spring COPLAND: Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo *evening performances only
Totally 80s FRI/SAT, MAR 15-16, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Aaron Finley, vocalist Nicole Parker, vocalist Brian Kushmaul, drums 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!
Stravinsky Rite of Spring FRI/SAT, MAR 22-23, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Boris Giltburg, piano RACHMANINOFF: Isle of the Dead TCHAIKOVSKY: Piano Concerto No. 1 STRAVINSKY: The Rite of Spring
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Peter and the Wolf
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Family Concert
SAT, APR 6, 2024 | 1PM & 4PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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! Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
One Performance Only
Appalachian Spring TUE, APR 9, 2024 | 7:30PM OWENS AUDITORIUM, BRADSHAW PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, PINEHURST
Evoking the “simple gifts” of an idyllic country life, Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring is among the greatest masterpieces of American orchestral music. Moore County Series Sponsor: Penick Village
Ravel & Rodrigo THU, APR 11, 2024 | 7:30PM MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
FRI, APR 12, 2024 | NOON & 8PM SAT, APR 13, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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 *evening performances only Chapel Hill Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
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Western N.C.
Concerts in Your Community WED, APR 17, 2024 | 7PM LINCOLNTON CITIZENS CENTER, LINCOLNTON
THU, APR 18, 2024 | 7:30PM CHEROKEE CENTRAL SCHOOL, CHEROKEE
FRI, APR 19, 2024 | 7:30PM WEST CABARRUS HIGH SCHOOL, CONCORD
Join us for FREE Concerts in Your Community as your North Carolina Symphony performs the music of John Williams, Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and selections from Grieg’s Peer Gynt. The Western Residency is in partnership with the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto THU, APR 25, 2024 | 7:30PM WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
FRI/SAT, APR 26-27, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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Kazem Abdullah, conductor Sirena Huang, violin HUMPERDINCK: Prelude to Hansel and Gretel MENDELSSOHN: Violin Concerto SIBELIUS: Symphony No. 5
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THE CLIMACTIC SIXTH EPISODE LIVE
THU, MAY 2, 2024 | 7:30PM FRI/SAT, MAY 3-4, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
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! Arrive early and get your photo with members of the 501st Legion and the Rebel Legion! Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. All rights reserved.
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Prokofiev Romeo & Juliet FRI/SAT, MAY 10-11, 2024 | 8PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor Augustin Hadelich, violin TCHAIKOVSKY: Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture PROKOFIEV: Violin Concerto No. 2 PROKOFIEV: Romeo and Juliet
Family Fun 4 Everyone SAT, JUNE 1, 2024 | 1PM MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Grant Llewellyn, conductor This concert experience is welcoming to all families— including people with autism or other sensory sensitivities. At this one-hour, fun-filled performance, enjoy classical favorites. Come early to try out instruments at our Instrument Zoo and meet new friends!
Stars and Stripes TUE, JULY 2, 2024 | 7:30PM WILSON CENTER, WILMINGTON
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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UNC HEALTH PRESENTS
SUMMERFEST KOKA BOOTH AMPHITHEATRE, CARY
WEEKEND CONCERTS MAY 25–JULY 13, 2024
Pack your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets and enjoy great music under the stars! Save with Lawn Flex Passes starting at $23 per ticket! Hurry, price ends April 1, 2024
Plus, kids 12 and under are always admitted FREE* on the lawn! *Ticket required
Lawn and table seating on sale April 2024.
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Immerse yourself in live music— starting at $20 a ticket*
Let’s Groove Tonight: Motown Meets the Philly Sound Beethoven’s 5th Pink Martini Star Wars: “Return of the Jedi” In Concert Rhapsody in Blue Romeo & Juliet & so much more!
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CARLOS MIGUEL PRIETO, MUSIC DIRECTOR
A New Era
2023/24 SE ASON
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