BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4

February 10 | 7:30 pm | Belk Theater

"Enthusiastic" (Los Angeles Times) guest conductor Joshua Weilerstein conducts Brahms's hauntingly beautiful Symphony No. 4 and Grieg's stunning Piano Concerto.

Joshua Weilerstein, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano

SMYTH On the Cliffs of Cornwall from The Wreckers
GRIEG Piano Concerto in A minor
BRAHMS Symphony No. 4

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES
WITH GREY SEAL PUPPETS

Feb. 18 | 11 am | Knight Theater

The classical fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen comes to life! Featuring music by Ravel, Debussy, and Rossini, and a special appearance by audience favorites Grey Seal Puppets.
   
Christopher James Lees, conductor

BRUCH VIOLIN CONCERTO

February 24 | 7:30 pm | Knight Theater

Bruch's Violin Concerto is one of the best-loved works of the Romantic period. "Vivid" (San Francisco Classical Voice) guest conductor Mei-Ann Chen leads this program, featuring Concertmaster Calin Lupanu. 

Mei-Ann Chen, conductor
Calin Ovidiu Lupanu, violin

FANNY MENDELSSOHN Overture in C Major
BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1
FRANCK Symphony in D minor

PABLO + IGOR
STRAVINSKY, SATIE, & MORE

March 10 | 7:30 pm | Knight Theater

Paolo Bortolameolli joins the CSO to lead an exploration of music and art with works by composers Pablo Picasso worked with and admired, including two ballets for which he designed costumes and sets: Igor Stravinsky's Pulcinella and Erik Satie's Parade. This concert is presented in collaboration with The Mint Museum's special ticketed exhibition. 

Paolo Bortolameolli, conductor

SATIE Parade
STRAVINSKY Suite from Pulcinella
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 2

MENDELSSOHN HYMN OF PRAISE

March 24 & 25 | 7:30 pm | Belk Theater

"Engaging" (The Scotsman) conductor Jessica Cottis returns to lead the Charlotte Master Chorale and your CSO in Mendelssohn's expansive Symphony No. 2, "Hymn of Praise."

Jessica Cottis, conductor
Charlotte Master Chorale

MENDELSSOHN Symphony No. 2, "Lobgesang"

RACHMANINOFF SYMPHONY NO. 2

April 28 | 7:30 pm | Belk Theater

"Interpretive" (Gramophone) guest conductor Lan Shui leads Rachmaninoff's exultant Symphony No. 2 and Mendelssohn's dazzling Piano Concerto No. 1.

Lan Shui, conductor
Mari Kodama, piano

BARBER The School for Scandal Overture
MENDELSSOHN Piano Concerto No. 1
RACHMANINOFF Symphony No. 2

THE PRINCESS BRIDE IN CONCERT

May 5 & 6 | 7:30 pm | Belk Theater

Fencing, fighting, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... The Princess Bride has something for everyone! Mark Knopfler's unforgettable score has been specially arranged for a symphony orchestra. Missing this concert experience would be "inconceivable!"

007: THE BEST OF JAMES BOND

May 12 & 13 | 7:30 pm | Knight Theater

The name's Bond...James Bond. Over two dozen Bond films spanning five decades have produced some of the greatest movie music of our time. The CSO presents the best of Bond, from the iconic Theme Song to the sultry "Nobody Does it Better," and more spy thriller favorites!

Christopher James Lees, conductor 

CLASSICAL KIDS LIVE!
TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICA 

May 13 | 11 am | Knight Theater

Introduce your family to the life and music of Tchaikovsky, featuring his best-loved music including the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, and Swan Lake.

Christopher James Lees, conductor

DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 8

May 19 | 7:30 pm | Knight Theater

A departure from his previous work, Dvořák's cheerful Symphony No. 8 evokes wonderment. Led by "attentive" (The Florida Times-Union) guest conductor Kazem Abdullah, this program also includes works by Mozart and Stravinsky.

Kazem Abdullah, conductor
Alexi Kenney, violin

MOZART Symphony No. 38, "Prague"
STRAVINSKY Violin Concerto
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 8