BEETHOVEN AT 250

No musical mind changed the world more than Ludwig van Beethoven. The year 2020 marks 250 years since his birth, and continuing through the 20/21 season, we explore some of his most famous pieces - like his Fifth and Ninth symphonies. We'll also hear composers that inspired his musical beginnings and musicians that began their journey because of his influence.

19/20 Classical Series/August 2020

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The 20/21 Classical Series features an exciting mix of time-tested favorites, inspiring new works, and a diverse lineup of world class soloists and conductors. We continue our celebration of Beethoven at 250, marking 250 years since the birth of the beloved and prolific composer with an exploration of some of his most famous pieces.

Series Concerts

	Beethoven's Violin Concerto October 9 & 10, 2020 \| 7:30 pm October 11, 2020 \| 3 pm Knight Theater The season opens with Beethoven's revolutionary - and only - Violin Concerto. This technically demanding stunner demonstrates the power and potential of both the instrument and the performer.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Pamela Frank, violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

	Beethoven's Symphony 7 November 6 & 7, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Revel in the unrestrained joy of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Mendelssohn's luminous A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, and Hummel's virtuosic concerto, played by principal trumpet Alex Wilborn.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Alex Wilborn, trumpet MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

	Beethoven's Piano Concerto 3 November 20 & 21, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Witness the drama and impact of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto as pianist Wei Luo joins guest conductor Kwamé Ryan for a program that also includes Brahms's turbulent Tragic Overture.	Kwamé Ryan, conductor Wei Luo, piano BRAHMS Tragic Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

	Handel's Messiah December 4 & 5, 2020 \| 7:30 pm December 6, 2020 \| 3 pm Knight Theater Join your CSO, Charlotte Master Chorale, and four vocal soloists for Handel's enduring oratorio full of passion, drama, and exquisite beauty. Hallelujah!	Ian Watson, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale HANDEL Messiah

	Beethoven's Fifth January 15 & 16, 2021 \| 7:30 pm January 17, 2021 \| 3 pm Knight Theater Beethoven's Fifth Symphony opens with the most famous four notes in classical music. What follows is a staggering masterwork that became a symphonic blueprint for all subsequent composers.	David Danzmayr, conductor Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin GABRIELA LENA FRANK Elegía Andina SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

	Beethoven's Triple Concerto January 29 & 30, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Scored for a trio of soloists - violin, cello, piano - the Triple Concerto is seldom performed today. Led by Maestro Warren-Green, this sparkling, lyrical work features the return of violinist Paul Huang.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Paul Huang, violin Julie Albers, cello Stewart Goodyear, piano BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" This concert is made possible by a generous gift from Douglas Young.

	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto 3 February 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Pianist Joyce Yang joins your CSO for the dauntingly difficult "Rach 3," often described as the Mt. Everest of concertos. This thrilling program also includes modern works by Joan Tower and Jennifer Higdon.	Karen Kamensek, conductor Joyce Yang, piano JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for Orchestra RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3

	Tchaikovsky's Pathétique February 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater The "Pathétique" is Tchaikovsky's powerful final musical utterance, ranging from boisterous to melancholy. Grieg's Piano Concerto brings power, melody, and poetry together in one dazzling work.	Peter Oundjian, conductor Drew Petersen, piano VIVIAN FUNG Dust Devils GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"

	Mahler's Ninth Symphony March 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Join the next step in our Mahler journey: In his musically ingenious and emotionally intense Ninth Symphony, Mahler depicts an epic conflict between a lasting love of life and a deepening dread of death.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 9

	Rosemary Warren-Green Plays Chausson March 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater For the first time on the Charlotte stage, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green is joined by his wife, Rosemary Warren-Green, for Chausson's mysterious and delicate Poème.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Rosemary Warren-Green, violin SCHÖNBERG Verklärte Nacht CHAUSSON Poème FRANCK Symphony in D Minor

	Stravinsky Rite of Spring April 23 & 24, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater In a celebration of Charlotte Ballet's 50th anniversary, two of Charlotte's leading arts organizations join forces to present Stravinsky's revolutionary masterpiece Rite of Spring.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Ballet PHILIP GLASS Company DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet No. 2 STRAVINSKY Rite of Spring Suitable for ages 13+

	Beethoven's Ode to Joy May 14 & 15, 2021 \| 7:30 pm May 16, 2021 \| 3 pm Belk Theater Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy in Beethoven's masterful Ninth Symphony, which culminates in a dramatic conclusion with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale GERALD BARRY Beethoven BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

Packages

A variety of concert packages are available now, offering savings of up to 50% off individual ticket prices. Choose from 12-, 8-, and 6-concert Friday or Saturday packages or a 4-concert Sunday matinee package.

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12-concert package

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	Beethoven's Violin Concerto October 9 & 10, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater The season opens with Beethoven's revolutionary - and only - Violin Concerto. This technically demanding stunner demonstrates the power and potential of both the instrument and the performer.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Pamela Frank, violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

	Beethoven's Symphony 7 November 6 & 7, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Revel in the unrestrained joy of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Mendelssohn's luminous A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, and Hummel's virtuosic concerto, played by principal trumpet Alex Wilborn.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Alex Wilborn, trumpet MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

	Beethoven's Piano Concerto 3 November 20 & 21, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Witness the drama and impact of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto as pianist Wei Luo joins guest conductor Kwamé Ryan for a program that also includes Brahms's turbulent Tragic Overture.	Kwamé Ryan, conductor Wei Luo, piano BRAHMS Tragic Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

	Handel's Messiah December 4 & 5, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Join your CSO, Charlotte Master Chorale, and four vocal soloists for Handel's enduring oratorio full of passion, drama, and exquisite beauty. Hallelujah!	Ian Watson, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale HANDEL Messiah

	Beethoven's Fifth January 15 & 16, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Beethoven's Fifth Symphony opens with the most famous four notes in classical music. What follows is a staggering masterwork that became a symphonic blueprint for all subsequent composers.	David Danzmayr, conductor Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin GABRIELA LENA FRANK Elegía Andina SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

	Beethoven's Triple Concerto January 29 & 30, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Scored for a trio of soloists - violin, cello, piano - the Triple Concerto is seldom performed today. Led by Maestro Warren-Green, this sparkling, lyrical work features the return of violinist Paul Huang.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Paul Huang, violin Julie Albers, cello Stewart Goodyear, piano BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" This concert is made possible by a generous gift from Douglas Young.

	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto 3 February 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Pianist Joyce Yang joins your CSO for the dauntingly difficult "Rach 3," often described as the Mt. Everest of concertos. This thrilling program also includes modern works by Joan Tower and Jennifer Higdon.	Karen Kamensek, conductor Joyce Yang, piano JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for Orchestra RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3

	Tchaikovsky's Pathétique February 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater The "Pathétique" is Tchaikovsky's powerful final musical utterance, ranging from boisterous to melancholy. Grieg's Piano Concerto brings power, melody, and poetry together in one dazzling work.	Peter Oundjian, conductor Drew Petersen, piano VIVIAN FUNG Dust Devils GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"

	Mahler's Ninth Symphony March 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Join the next step in our Mahler journey: In his musically ingenious and emotionally intense Ninth Symphony, Mahler depicts an epic conflict between a lasting love of life and a deepening dread of death.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 9

	Rosemary Warren-Green Plays Chausson March 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater For the first time on the Charlotte stage, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green is joined by his wife, Rosemary Warren-Green, for Chausson's mysterious and delicate Poème.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Rosemary Warren-Green, violin SCHÖNBERG Verklärte Nacht CHAUSSON Poème FRANCK Symphony in D Minor

	Stravinsky Rite of Spring April 23 & 24, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater In a celebration of Charlotte Ballet's 50th anniversary, two of Charlotte's leading arts organizations join forces to present Stravinsky's revolutionary masterpiece Rite of Spring.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Ballet PHILIP GLASS Company DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet No. 2 STRAVINSKY Rite of Spring Suitable for ages 13+

	Beethoven's Ode to Joy May 14 & 15, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy in Beethoven's masterful Ninth Symphony, which culminates in a dramatic conclusion with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale GERALD BARRY Beethoven BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

8-concert package

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	Beethoven's Violin Concerto October 9 & 10, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater The season opens with Beethoven's revolutionary - and only - Violin Concerto. This technically demanding stunner demonstrates the power and potential of both the instrument and the performer.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Pamela Frank, violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

	Beethoven's Piano Concerto 3 November 20 & 21, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Witness the drama and impact of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto as pianist Wei Luo joins guest conductor Kwamé Ryan for a program that also includes Brahms's turbulent Tragic Overture.	Kwamé Ryan, conductor Wei Luo, piano BRAHMS Tragic Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

	Beethoven's Triple Concerto January 29 & 30, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Scored for a trio of soloists - violin, cello, piano - the Triple Concerto is seldom performed today. Led by Maestro Warren-Green, this sparkling, lyrical work features the return of violinist Paul Huang.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Paul Huang, violin Julie Albers, cello Stewart Goodyear, piano BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" This concert is made possible by a generous gift from Douglas Young.

	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto 3 February 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Pianist Joyce Yang joins your CSO for the dauntingly difficult "Rach 3," often described as the Mt. Everest of concertos. This thrilling program also includes modern works by Joan Tower and Jennifer Higdon.	Karen Kamensek, conductor Joyce Yang, piano JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for Orchestra RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3

	Tchaikovsky's Pathétique February 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater The "Pathétique" is Tchaikovsky's powerful final musical utterance, ranging from boisterous to melancholy. Grieg's Piano Concerto brings power, melody, and poetry together in one dazzling work.	Peter Oundjian, conductor Drew Petersen, piano VIVIAN FUNG Dust Devils GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"

	Mahler's Ninth Symphony March 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Join the next step in our Mahler journey: In his musically ingenious and emotionally intense Ninth Symphony, Mahler depicts an epic conflict between a lasting love of life and a deepening dread of death.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 9

	Rosemary Warren-Green Plays Chausson March 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater For the first time on the Charlotte stage, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green is joined by his wife, Rosemary Warren-Green, for Chausson's mysterious and delicate Poème.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Rosemary Warren-Green, violin SCHÖNBERG Verklärte Nacht CHAUSSON Poème FRANCK Symphony in D Minor

	Stravinsky Rite of Spring April 23 & 24, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater In a celebration of Charlotte Ballet's 50th anniversary, two of Charlotte's leading arts organizations join forces to present Stravinsky's revolutionary masterpiece Rite of Spring.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Ballet PHILIP GLASS Company DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet No. 2 STRAVINSKY Rite of Spring Suitable for ages 13+

6A-concert package

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	Beethoven's Violin Concerto October 9 & 10, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater The season opens with Beethoven's revolutionary - and only - Violin Concerto. This technically demanding stunner demonstrates the power and potential of both the instrument and the performer.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Pamela Frank, violin BEETHOVEN Egmont Overture SHOSTAKOVICH Symphony No. 9 BEETHOVEN Violin Concerto

	Beethoven's Piano Concerto 3 November 20 & 21, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Witness the drama and impact of Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto as pianist Wei Luo joins guest conductor Kwamé Ryan for a program that also includes Brahms's turbulent Tragic Overture.	Kwamé Ryan, conductor Wei Luo, piano BRAHMS Tragic Overture BEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 3 SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4

	Beethoven's Fifth January 15 & 16, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Beethoven's Fifth Symphony opens with the most famous four notes in classical music. What follows is a staggering masterwork that became a symphonic blueprint for all subsequent composers.	David Danzmayr, conductor Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin GABRIELA LENA FRANK Elegía Andina SHOSTAKOVICH Violin Concerto No. 1 BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 5

	Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto 3 February 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Pianist Joyce Yang joins your CSO for the dauntingly difficult "Rach 3," often described as the Mt. Everest of concertos. This thrilling program also includes modern works by Joan Tower and Jennifer Higdon.	Karen Kamensek, conductor Joyce Yang, piano JOAN TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman JENNIFER HIGDON Concerto for Orchestra RACHMANINOFF Piano Concerto No. 3

	Mahler's Ninth Symphony March 12 & 13, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Join the next step in our Mahler journey: In his musically ingenious and emotionally intense Ninth Symphony, Mahler depicts an epic conflict between a lasting love of life and a deepening dread of death.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor MAHLER Symphony No. 9

	Stravinsky Rite of Spring April 23 & 24, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater In a celebration of Charlotte Ballet's 50th anniversary, two of Charlotte's leading arts organizations join forces to present Stravinsky's revolutionary masterpiece Rite of Spring.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Ballet PHILIP GLASS Company DVOŘÁK Piano Quintet No. 2 STRAVINSKY Rite of Spring Suitable for ages 13+

6B-concert package

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	Beethoven's Symphony 7 November 6 & 7, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Revel in the unrestrained joy of Beethoven's 7th Symphony, Mendelssohn's luminous A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture, and Hummel's virtuosic concerto, played by principal trumpet Alex Wilborn.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Alex Wilborn, trumpet MENDELSSOHN A Midsummer Night's Dream Overture HUMMEL Trumpet Concerto BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7

	Handel's Messiah December 4 & 5, 2020 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater Join your CSO, Charlotte Master Chorale, and four vocal soloists for Handel's enduring oratorio full of passion, drama, and exquisite beauty. Hallelujah!	Ian Watson, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale HANDEL Messiah

	Beethoven's Triple Concerto January 29 & 30, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Scored for a trio of soloists - violin, cello, piano - the Triple Concerto is seldom performed today. Led by Maestro Warren-Green, this sparkling, lyrical work features the return of violinist Paul Huang.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Paul Huang, violin Julie Albers, cello Stewart Goodyear, piano BEETHOVEN Concerto for Violin, Cello & Piano BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 3, "Eroica" This concert is made possible by a generous gift from Douglas Young.

	Tchaikovsky's Pathétique February 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater The "Pathétique" is Tchaikovsky's powerful final musical utterance, ranging from boisterous to melancholy. Grieg's Piano Concerto brings power, melody, and poetry together in one dazzling work.	Peter Oundjian, conductor Drew Petersen, piano VIVIAN FUNG Dust Devils GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No. 6, "Pathétique"

	Rosemary Warren-Green Plays Chausson March 26 & 27, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Knight Theater For the first time on the Charlotte stage, Music Director Christopher Warren-Green is joined by his wife, Rosemary Warren-Green, for Chausson's mysterious and delicate Poème.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Rosemary Warren-Green, violin SCHÖNBERG Verklärte Nacht CHAUSSON Poème FRANCK Symphony in D Minor

	Beethoven's Ode to Joy May 14 & 15, 2021 \| 7:30 pm Belk Theater Experience the epic power and unparalleled expression of joy in Beethoven's masterful Ninth Symphony, which culminates in a dramatic conclusion with the uplifting "Ode to Joy" finale.	Christopher Warren-Green, conductor Charlotte Master Chorale GERALD BARRY Beethoven BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 9 "Choral"

Please note: Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

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