Our 2024/2025 Season
Join your Charlotte Symphony for an exciting new season with a lineup of concerts curated for everyone! Enjoy our season opener, Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1; be there for Kwamé Ryan's first concert as Music Director when he conducts Brahms' A German Requiem; and close out the Classical series with Bernstein & Copland, featuring Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green and acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill.Don't miss performances by vocalist MiG Ayesa with The Music of Queen, soprano Camille Zamora with the Mambo Kings, and violinist Amaryn Olmeda. The Symphony will bring films to life that inspire imagination and wonder, including The Wizard of Oz, A Muppet Christmas Carol, and Pirates of the Caribbean, with their legendary scores performed live in magical cinematic experiences.
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Annual Gala & Concert
An Evening with Sphinx Virtuosi
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 | 8 PM | Belk TheaterExperience the vibrant future of symphonic music with Sphinx Virtuosi! In a rare showcase, this electrifying chamber ensemble performs alongside your CSO, led by Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green, featuring powerful works by Leonard Bernstein, Scott Joplin, Astor Piazzolla, and more! >> Learn more
Classical Series
Packages of 12, 8, 6, and 4 available for Friday and Saturday evening. Plus, our three-concert Sunday matinee package returns, including free tickets for children! Call Patron Services at 704-972-2000 to add any of the concerts below to your package today. Single tickets on sale later this summer.Learn More
Highlights:
Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1
Oct. 25 & 26, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterIn the season opener, Joana Carneiro highlights each section of the Orchestra in Bartók's beloved Concerto for Orchestra, following Anna Clyne's This Midnight Hour, inspired by poetry from Charles Baudelaire and Juan Ramón Jiménez, and Tchaikovsky's sweeping Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring Pianist Chaeyoung Park. >> Learn more
Brahms' A German Requiem
Nov. 22 & 23, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterIn his first concert as the Charlotte Symphony's Music Director, Kwamé Ryan leads the combined musical forces of the Charlotte Symphony, Charlotte Master Chorale, and two soloists in a poignant interpretation of Brahms's inspiring and hopeful masterwork, A German Requiem. >> Learn more
Christof Perick Conducts Wagner
March 21 & 22, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterFormer Music Director Christof Perick returns to lead the Charlotte Symphony in a thrilling evening of Wagner, showcasing orchestral highlights from the composer's most beloved operas. >> Learn more
Bernstein & Copland
May 16 & 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterMay 18, 2025 | 3 PM | Belk Theater
Conductor Laureate Christopher Warren-Green returns to lead the CSO in twentieth-century works, from Bernstein to Rachmaninoff, in the season finale. >> Learn more
Pops Series
The music of your life brought to life! The Sandra and Leon Levine Pops Series is pure entertainment at its best. Call Patron Services at 704-972-2000 to add any of the concerts below to your package today. Single tickets on sale later this summer.Learn More
The Music of Queen
Nov. 1 & 2, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterCelebrate one of the greatest rock bands of all time in this high-energy concert full of timeless hits! Elevated by the full power of the Charlotte Symphony, vocalist MiG Ayesa channels Freddie Mercury's signature sound in Queen's greatest songs, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Somebody to Love," and much more.
Cody Fry Christmas
A Holiday Pops Special
Dec. 5-7, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Knight Theater Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cody Fry joins your Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Master Chorale, led by Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees, for this beloved holiday tradition! Known for his fusion of popular songs and rich orchestration, Cody Fry brings a special touch of magic to heartwarming arrangements of all your holiday favorites.
Disco Fever
Jan. 17 & 18, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Knight TheaterGet down with your CSO and the Disco Fever singers as they take us on a groovy trip down memory lane! Enjoy an onstage dance-off and non-stop hits including "That's the Way (I Like It)," "It's Raining Men," "We Are Family," "I Will Survive," "Stayin' Alive," "The Hustle," "Hot Stuff," and more!
Havana Nights
Feb 21 & 22, 2025 | 7:30 pm | Knight TheaterThe Charlotte Symphony heats up the Knight Theater with a sultry and passionate evening of Latin music from Spain and the island of Cuba. Star soprano Camille Zamora, hailed as "a leading interpreter of classical Spanish song" (NBC Latino and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus), captivates alongside the exciting Afro-Cuban rhythms of the Mambo Kings.
Movie Series
Experience full-length films on a larger-than-life screen, as the scores are played live in sync with the films. Call Patron Services at 704-972-2000 to add any of the concerts below to your package today. Single tickets on sale later this summer.Learn More
The Wizard of Oz in Concert
Sept. 27 & 28, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterWe're off to see the symphony! As part of UNC Charlotte's CharlOz Festival, the Charlotte Symphony delivers a sweeping orchestral backing to this beloved 1939 film which follows the story of a young farm girl as she follows the Yellow Brick Road to Oz and confronts the Wicked Witch of the West.
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert
Nov. 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Ovens AuditoriumNov. 30, 2024 | 3 PM | Ovens Auditorium
Experience Charles Dickens' classic holiday tale as only the Muppets can tell it. Kermit and the gang help Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine) find redemption and his holiday spirit one fateful Christmas Eve. Join your Charlotte Symphony as they perform the memorable score while this delightful family film plays on the big screen.
How to Train Your Dragon in Concert
March 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterMarch 15, 2025 | 3 PM | Belk Theater
When a young Viking defies tradition and befriends a ferocious dragon, together they must fight against all odds to save both their worlds. Experience this captivating film in HD, with John Powell's Oscar-nominated musical score performed live by your Charlotte Symphony!
Pirates of the Caribbean in Concert
June 6 & 7, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterYour Charlotte Symphony brings to life the legendary score of the supernatural swashbuckler that launched a beloved franchise. Join Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and the charismatic pirate Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) as they join forces to rescue Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley) from the clutches of the infamous crew of the Black Pearl.
Family Series
These one-hour concerts engage all the senses and make learning about the orchestra fun! Perfect for kids ages 4-9. Returning this season, each event includes pre-concert hands-on activities, storytelling, and musical games in the lobby. Call Patron Services at 704-972-2000 to add any of the concerts below to your package today. Single tickets on sale later this summer.Learn More
The Composer is Dead
With Grey Seal PuppetsSaturday, Nov. 16, 2024 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Grey Seal Puppets joins the CSO for Lemony Snicket's whimsical murder mystery tale set to music, cleverly introducing the audience to all the instruments of the orchestra while uncovering who killed the (formerly) living composer in this theatrical, family-friendly whodunnit.
Holiday Pops
Family Series PerformanceSaturday, Dec. 7, 2024 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Join us for Charlotte's most cherished holiday tradition as we bring beloved seasonal classics to life, from timeless carols to spirited renditions of festive favorites. With dazzling arrangements, heartwarming melodies, and special surprises by Santa and friends, this joyful celebration is sure to delight audiences of all ages!
Classical Kids Live!
Gershwin's Magic Key
Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 | 11 AM | Knight TheaterStep back in time to 1920s New York City as a newspaper boy encounters the legendary composer George Gershwin and embarks on a journey through the city's vibrant music scene. Featuring more than twenty beloved Gershwin tunes, including classics from Porgy & Bess to hits like "I Got Rhythm," this enchanting concert promises a magical exploration of American music.
Our Musical Neighborhood
Songs & Stories of CharlotteSaturday, Feb. 22, 2025 | 11 AM | Knight Theater
Come along with your CSO on a musical tour of our very own neighborhood: Charlotte! From the spirited buzz of Uptown to the peaceful quiet of the surrounding countryside, this concert takes you skyscraping, BBQ-boasting, and gold-rushing with music that inspires curiosity and excitement in our hometown's "hornet's nest" of sounds!
Special Events
Heroes: A Video Game Symphony
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Belk TheaterGet ready to level up with the Charlotte Symphony as they take you on an epic hero's journey through the visuals and music of some of the most popular video games of all time including Assassin's Creed, Dragon Age, Fallout, Halo, Mass Effect, Skyrim, World of Warcraft, and more.
Beethoven x Beyoncé
Nov. 15 & 16, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterExperience Steve Hackman's thrilling blend of musical royalty as the queen of pop/R&B, Beyoncé, meets the classical king, Beethoven. In this innovative new musical fusion, Beyoncé's iconic repertoire is seamlessly interwoven with Beethoven's Seventh Symphony. The symphonic world's most joyful celebration of dance becomes the backdrop to fifteen of Beyoncé's chart-topping hits -- including "Girls," "Crazy in Love," "Single Ladies," "Sorry," "Halo," "Cuff It," and "Texas Hold 'Em."
Dianne Reeves: Christmas Time is Here
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterFive-time Grammy-Award winner Dianne Reeves joins your Charlotte Symphony to perform songs from her celebrated album "Christmas Time is Here." Revered as "one of our generation's definitive jazz masters" (Huffington Post), Reeves melds her timeless grace, elegance, and charisma into unforgettable jazz renditions of holiday favorites such as "Little Drummer Boy," "Christmas Waltz," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Let It Snow," and many more.
Cirque de Noël
Dec. 19-21, 2024 | 7:30 PM | Knight TheaterDec. 21 & 22, 2024 | 3 PM | Knight Theater
The circus meets the symphony! Back with a fresh show filled with awe-inspiring acrobatics and musical holiday favorites, this event will fill your family with the wonder of the season.
Please Note: Programs and artists are subject to change at any time without notice.
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