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Announcing the 2026–27 Season

Music Director Kwamé Ryan and the Charlotte Symphony Announce the 2026-27 Season, featuring Beethoven's Ninth, a World Premiere inspired by John Lewis, and the Annual Gala With violinist Joshua Bell.

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CSO & Roof Above Bring Community Voices to the Stage in Gabriel Kahane's emergency shelter intake form

May 5, 2026 – The Classical Series Finale Features a Chorus of Community Members Directly Affected by Homelessness or Housing Instability

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Announcing Charlotte's Stars and Stripes Spectacular

April 16, 2026 – Featuring the Charlotte Symphony and WBT SkyShow Celebrating America 250

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Charlotte Symphony Announces Summer Pops 2026

March 19, 2026 – A Four-Week Celebration of America 250 at Symphony Park American Classics, Best of Broadway, Hollywood Hits, and Celebrate America

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Music Director Kwamé Ryan and the Charlotte Symphony Announce the 2026-27 Season

February 24, 2026 – Featuring Beethoven's Ninth, A World Premiere inspired by John Lewis, and The Annual Gala With Violinist Joshua Bell

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Music Director Kwamé Ryan Wins Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording

February 1, 2026 – Kwamé Ryan received his first Grammy Award earlier today at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards

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Celebrate the Holidays with the CSO

November 6, 2025 – The CSO will celebrate the holiday season with six festive programs spanning Thanksgiving through Hanukkah and Christmas

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September 4, 2025 – Commissioned from Grammy Award-winning composer Mason Bates for the opening concerts of the 2025–26 Classical Series

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CSO Surpasses $50M Goal in Comprehensive Campaign

May 28, 2025 – The largest fundraising effort in our 93-year history — securing new endowment funds and operating support to strengthen the Symphony’s future.

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