Joshua Bell Plays Bruch

Name: Joshua Bell Plays Bruch — A beloved concerto performed by one of today’s greatest violinists
Start: 2026-11-07T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-11-07T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Knight Theater

A beloved concerto performed by one of today’s greatest violinists

Annual Gala Concert

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Knight Theater, Charlotte

From Tue, Aug 4, 2026 9:00 AM

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

From Tue, Aug 4, 2026 9:00 AM

This concert is available to subscribers as an add-on. Single tickets on sale later this summer.

Music Director Kwamé Ryan leads the Charlotte Symphony in the Annual Gala concert featuring internationally acclaimed violinist Joshua Bell in Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1, a cornerstone of the violin repertoire known for its soaring melodies, rich orchestral writing, and demanding virtuosity. The program opens with Schumann's romantic and gripping Fourth Symphony.

Program

Robert SCHUMANN Symphony No. 4
Max BRUCH Violin Concerto No. 1

Annual Gala & Concert

Join us for an evening of breathtaking artistry featuring Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell, and an elegant dinner preceding the concert as we honor David Rubenstein as a leader not only in finance but also in philanthropy for the performing arts and historic preservation.

This formal event uplifts our mission to continue to ignite the human spirit through the passion and unifying power of live symphonic music. Your generosity empowers the Charlotte Symphony as we continue to present exceptional live experiences shining in the hearts of many for generations to come.

Gala Details

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Kwamé Ryan

Conductor

Joshua Bell

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Knight Theater

430 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202
704.372.1000
Doors open 2 hours prior to concert

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