
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.

Young Professionals Night at the Symphony on Friday, April 14
Experience the ultimate trip through the galaxy as the North Carolina Symphony and Thomas Wilkins perform The Planets, Gustav Holst’s celestial showpiece. Plus, six-time GRAMMY-nominee and jazz pianist Gerald Clayton performs Ellington’s utopian New World A-Comin’.
We’ve reserved premium orchestra level seating for young professionals to experience this amazing live concert at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh!
Join us for a private Young Professionals networking event before the concert in the West Pavilion at 7pm. Plus, come back to mix and mingle with your new friends in the West Pavilion during intermission! (cash bar; 21+ event)
EVENT PACKAGE: $35
PROMO CODE: PLANETYP

Holst: The Planets
FRI, APR 14, 2023 | 7PM
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 The Planets live in concert.
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Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5
FRI/SAT, JAN 27-28, 2023 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Marcelo Lehninger, 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, MAR 10-11, 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)
Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio

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)

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)

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.
Weekend Sponsor: celito.net
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
Concert Sponsor: Residence Inn Raleigh Downtown

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)

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.