The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra Presents The Music of Billy Joel
Tony DeSare To Perform the Singer-Songwriter’s Greatest Hits with the Full Orchestra
TICKETS ON SALE TODAY
January 28–29, 2027 | Belk Theater
October 21, 2026 | Charlotte, NC – The Charlotte Symphony will present The Music of Billy Joel on January 28–29, 2027, at Belk Theater, featuring acclaimed pianist and vocalist Tony DeSare and conductor Daniel Cho. Audiences will hear DeSare perform hits from across Billy Joel’s celebrated catalog, backed by the full Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, including “Piano Man,” “Uptown Girl,” “Vienna,” “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” and “She’s Always a Woman.”
For Charlotte fans who missed the chance to see Billy Joel when his previously scheduled July 2026 concert was canceled, these performances offer an opportunity to experience his music performed live and come together to celebrate the songs that have resonated with generations of listeners.
Tickets start at $38 and are on sale now at charlottesymphony.org. For press tickets, contact Deirdre Roddin at droddin@charlottesymphony.org
Event Listing
The Music of Billy Joel
Belk Theater
Thursday, January 28, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, January 29, 2027, at 7:30 p.m.
Daniel Cho, conductor
Tony DeSare, vocals/piano
You know all the songs. You know all the words. Now hear the Piano Man’s greatest hits reimagined with the power of a full symphony orchestra. Bring your friends, raise a glass, and join us for an unmissable evening of Billy Joel’s masterful songwriting, from “Uptown Girl” and “Vienna” to “Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,” “She’s Always a Woman,” and more, featuring acclaimed pianist and singer Tony DeSare.
About the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas. As Charlotte's most active performing arts group, the CSO presents around 175 concerts each season, reaching more than 160,000 music lovers. The CSO is committed to its mission of igniting the human spirit through the passion and unifying power of live symphonic music. Led by Grammy Award-winning Music Director Kwamé Ryan, the CSO employs 65 professional full-time orchestra musicians, fosters four youth orchestras, and offers significant educational support aimed at serving under-resourced areas of our community. Founded in 1932, the Charlotte Symphony plays a leading cultural role in the Charlotte area and remains committed to the belief that music, accessible to all, enriches and unites our city.
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