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Join us for an evening of music and magic at Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ – in Concert with the North Carolina Symphony playing live at Raleigh's Memorial Auditorium. Part of the Harry Potter ™ Film Concert Series. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
The 2018 NC Opera Gala will be held on November 10 at the Umstead. 6:30 pm Cocktails and Hors d'oeuvres. Dinner to Follow. More information: https://www.ncopera.org/opera-gala-2018 Tickets: https://www.ncopera.org/OperaGala
In anticipation of a performance at the North Carolina Music Educators Association Convention in Winston-Salem, the award-winning Triangle Brass Band presents its first formal concert of the season, Fire in the Blood. The evening’s program consists of several exciting works, and features many distinguished guest artists. Triangle Brass’ own Mitch Townley (Eb Soprano Cornet) leads off […]
The “Pathétique” Symphony has been shrouded in mystery ever since Tchaikovsky’s mysterious death just days after its premiere. One thing is certain—he put his soul into his final symphony, and there it remains. Florence Price’s thrilling Piano Concerto is infused with the influence of her African-American roots, and Beethoven’s Leonore Overture No. 3 bursts with […]
Fun for the entire family! A playful Elf is sent on special assignment from Santa to confirm the naughty and nice list of children in Raleigh. He stumbles upon the best place to find holiday cheer: the North Carolina Symphony! While in Meymandi he gets…distracted by the sights and sounds of the season. You won’t […]
Holiday Pops returns to Thanksgiving weekend, bigger and better than ever! Gather together for this fun-filled, heartwarming spectacular featuring seasonal favorites plus a sing-a-long, falling snow, and a chorus line of dancing Santas. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Celebrate the sounds of the season with all of your festive favorites, from "Greensleeves" to "White Christmas," and much more—and join in our traditional sing-a-long! Wesley Schulz, conductor Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Experience the expressive power of the human voice when spectacular vocal soloists and the North Carolina Master Chorale join NCS for the purely magnificent Mozart Mass. Three favorite art songs by Schubert reveal a more intimate side of vocal music, and a warm-hearted symphonic overture starts this program in high spirits. Grant Llewellyn, conductor Joélle […]
Highlighting music from the United Kingdom, the Triangle Youth Brass Bands present their 2018-2019 season opening concert, Strictly British. The program includes popular music from the Beatles, Queen, and the James Bond soundtrack, as well as original brass band works including Henry the Fifth by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Our featured soloist is Triangle Brass Band […]
An audience favorite returns: the circus meet the symphony! Stunning aerial feats, mind-boggling contortions, and jaw-dropping juggling acts will take your breath away—and with these awe-inspiring acrobatics accompanied by your favorite festive music, this show is sure to fill you and your family with the wonder of the season. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
An audience favorite returns: the circus meet the symphony! Stunning aerial feats, mind-boggling contortions, and jaw-dropping juggling acts will take your breath away—and with these awe-inspiring acrobatics accompanied by your favorite festive music, this show is sure to fill you and your family with the wonder of the season. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
Back by popular demand! With the sounds of the Symphony and the glow of candlelight, this one-hour program will warm your heart at the height of the holiday season. Find peace and harmony with an evening of classical music written in sacred celebration and uplifted by NCS and the voices of the Raleigh Children’s Christmas […]
This holiday season, the glamour of ballroom dance, the spirited romance of the waltz, the brilliance of big band, and the delicate beauty of ballet will twirl you into the New Year. This charming celebration blends the Symphony with dancers as we dance through time. Tickets: ticketmaster.com
See 20+ of the best local comedians Raleigh has to offer! Open Mic starts at 8pm in the comedy club! Want to perform? Click HERE to sign up online for the next available Open Mic Night. This show is 18+. Please note, there is a 2 item minimum in the showroom. Tickets will be available […]
The alluring gypsy Carmen can have any man she wants and today she wants the army corporal Don José. But when she leaves him for a dashing bullfighter, the soldier’s obsessive attraction proves fatal. You’ll recognize all the melodies because every song is a hit—from the smoky “Habanera” to the seductive “Seguidilla” to the rousing […]
