SPECIAL OFFERS FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Our Young Professionals program, led by young professionals on the North Carolina Symphony staff, was created for concert-goers in their 20s and 30s. No matter your occupation—whether you’re in the arts, in the nonprofit or corporate world, a stay-at-home-parent, a teacher, a student, or anything else—we know you get the job done! So, we invite you to treat yourself to a unique evening out with a beautiful concert.
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”
Be there as the North Carolina Symphony performs Beethoven: Kerem Hasan leads the North Carolina Symphony for one of Beethoven’s greatest achievements, the mighty Symphony No. 3—the Eroica.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
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
He was plagued by self-doubt and had abandoned his music, but when inspired to compose again Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote the music that made him immortal. Clayton Stephenson debuts with the North Carolina Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s ravishing second piano concerto.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio
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
A Romantic American classic. Grant Llewellyn conducts the Symphony with guest violinist Geneva Lewis for Samuel Barber’s breathtaking violin concerto.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
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
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
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 perfect way to celebrate this holiday season. 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.”
Tickets just $44 (reg. $73)
Rachmaninoff Symphonic Dances
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
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
FRI/SAT, JAN 27-28, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Lina González-Granados, conductor
Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A Minor
Mozart: Symphony No. 38 “Prague”
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Dvořák Symphony No. 7
FRI/SAT, FEB 17-18, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Eduardo Strausser, conductor
Samuel Almaguer, clarinet
Aaron Apaza, bassoon
Schumann: Overture to Manfred
R. Strauss: Duet-Concertino for Clarinet & Bassoon
Dvořák: Symphony No. 7
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Mozart Requiem
FRI/SAT, FEB 24-25, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
North Carolina Master Chorale
Sibelius: Symphony No. 7
Mozart: Requiem
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s was a genius that would proclaim itself early, develop swiftly and vanish all too soon. The North Carolina Symphony and the Master Chorale, under Music Director Designate Carlos Miguel Prieto, perform Mozart’s immortal requiem.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3
FRI/SAT, FEB 24-25, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Rune Bergmann, conductor
Zee Zee, piano
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3
Grieg: Incidental Music from Peer Gynt
The music of Rachmaninoff has touched the heart for generations. Zee Zee, under the direction of Rune Bergmann, performs Rachmaninoff’s masterpiece, the third piano concerto.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Brahms Symphony No. 3
FRI/SAT, MAR 24-25, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Alpesh Chauhan, conductor
Francesca Dego, violin
Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2
Brahms: Symphony No. 3
Brahms’ masterwork spins an endless cascade of gorgeous melodies.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Holst The Planets
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
Majestic in its scope, dazzling in its sound: there is nothing to match the experience of hearing live in concert The Planets. Experience the ultimate trip through the galaxy as the North Carolina Symphony and Thomas Wilkins perform Gustav Holst’s celestial showpiece.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
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
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
Concert Sponsor: Galloway Ridge at Fearrington
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”
Epic, heroic, and monumental: the Symphony takes you on an extraordinary musical journey in Mahler’s thunderous and blazingly theatrical Symphony #1, Titan.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $62)
The Circus meets the Symphony!
Cirque Dances with Troupe Vertigo
FRI/SAT, OCT 7-8, 2022 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
Troupe Vertigo’s spellbinding performance will ignite the imagination with stunning aerial acts, astonishing acrobatic feats, and mind-boggling contortions—all perfectly choreographed to beloved works including Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, Stravinsky’s Firebird, and more.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
Halloween Weekend!
The Music of Harry Potter
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 North Carolina Symphony takes you back to Hogwarts to relive the magic! Enjoy enchanting music from the movies performed live by the North Carolina Symphony. This concert will feature scores from films throughout the series, bringing the adventures of Harry, Ron, and Hermione to life.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59)
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.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
Weekend Sponsor: CEI − The Digital Office
Concert Sponsor: Wells Fargo
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
Join us for a tribute to Aretha Franklin—featuring Broadway powerhouse Capathia Jenkins and Grammy-nominated R&B singer Ryan Shaw in a performance of Aretha’s one-of-a-kind hits including “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and “Respect.”
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
Concert Sponsor: The Forest at Duke
Valentine’s Weekend
Revolution: The Music of The Beatles
A Symphonic Experience
FRI, FEB 10, 2023 | 8PM
SAT, FEB 11, 2023 | 3PM & 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
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.
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
All music and imagery under exclusive license from Sony Music Publishing, Harrisongs Ltd, & The Beatles Book Photo Library to Schirmer Theatrical, LLC. This show is not endorsed by or connected to Apple Corps or The Beatles.
Concert Sponsor: WakeMed MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care
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
Guest conductor Stuart Chafetz and the Symphony pay tribute to pop icon Phil Collins. His sensational drum crescendos with the megaband Genesis made an indelible mark on the ‘70s, while his solo work defined the ‘80s. 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.”
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
Celebrate May the Fourth Weekend!
“Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back” In Concert
THUR, MAY 4, 2023 | 7:30PM
FRI/SAT, MAY 5-6, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Conner Gray Covington, conductor
The trilogy continues! 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—secure your seats early for this unforgettable cinematic concert event!
Tickets just $44 (reg. $59-$77)
Presentation licensed by Disney Concerts in association with 20th Century Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd., and Warner/Chappell Music. © 2021 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. All Rights Reserved
Beethoven Eroica
FRI, OCT 14, 2022 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Kerem Hasan, conductor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 “Eroica”
Be there as Kerem Hasan leads the North Carolina Symphony for one of Beethoven’s greatest achievements, his mighty Symphony No. 3—the “Eroica.”
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
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
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
Holiday Pops
FRI, DEC 9, 2022 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Michelle Di Russo, conductor
There’s no place like Meymandi Concert Hall for the holidays! Join your North Carolina Symphony for this festive concert full of holiday favorites and traditional carols you know and love.
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
All Strings
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
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
Selections from Peer Gynt
FRI, MAR 10, 2023 | NOON
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Rune Bergmann, conductor
Grieg: Incidental Music from Peer Gynt
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
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
Tickets just $29 (reg. $35)
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 Caldecott Medal-winning book The Polar Express appear on a giant screen above the stage as baritone Scott MacLeod and a chorus of children join the Symphony to bring this magical holiday tale to life at this festive family concert.
Tickets just $21 (reg. $27)
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
The Anticipated Return of
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.
Tickets just $21 (reg. $27)
Young People’s Concert Series Sponsor: WakeMed Children’s
Back by Popular Demand!
Carnival of the Animals
SAT, JAN 7, 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! Larger-than-life puppets and the Symphony will bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals.