Upcoming Performances
Romantic Masterpieces
Brahms – Academic Festival Overture
Vaughan Williams – The Lark Ascending
Rachmaninov – Symphony No. 2
Join GSO Concertmaster Marjorie Bagley for an evening of Romantic masterworks. Experience the joyous energy of Brahms’ Academic Festival Overture, the serene beauty of Vaughan Williams’ The Lark Ascending, and the sweeping passion of Rachmaninov’s Symphony No. 2
Romantic Masters
An evening of classical music new and familiar, featuring Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, a work of supreme virtuosity and eloquent, beautiful musical storytelling.
SMYTH • Boatswain’s Mate Overture
SIBELIUS • Violin Concerto in D minor, op. 47
DVOŘÁK • Symphony No. 7
Music of the Nights
Don’t wait to make your Valentine’s plans for Valentine’s Day! Join us for the special tribute to three of Britain’s most iconic and “knighted” songwriters: Andre Lloyd Webber, Paul McCartney, and Elton John, who wrote some of the most romantic songs of our time, with legendary hits brought to life by a trio of Broadway soloists. A night of unforgettable music and romance.
We've Got Rhythm
Immerse yourself in Glory and Grandeur with Greensboro Symphony percussionists Wiley Sykes, John Beck, and Alex Skov. The program includes Mason’s lively Toast of the Town, Debussy’s dreamy Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, Peck’s dynamic Glory and Grandeur, and the majestic Dvorak Symphony No. 7
Mason – Toast of the Town
Debussy – Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Peck – Glory and Grandeur
Dvorak – Symphony No. 7
Grant Us Peace
In a powerful collaboration with the Hickory Choral Society, CVCC Chorus, and LRU A Cappella Choir, the Western Piedmont Symphony presents Grant Us Peace—a moving exploration of humanity’s longing for peace in a turbulent world. Featuring acclaimed baritone Michael Adams and soprano Janinah Burnett, this stirring program blends orchestral and choral masterpieces into a unified call for hope, healing, and harmony.
ADAMS • Christian Zeal and Activity
DEBUSSY • The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian
VAUGHAN-WILLIAMS • Dona nobis pacem (Grant Us Peace)
Side By Side
Join us for an inspiring evening as Maestro Michael David Wolff leads the Philharmonic alongside the prodigious talents of the Carolina Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Chorus, featuring young guest artists.
Masterworks
Join Maestro Wolff and the Philharmonic and guest soloists for an evening of Classical Masterworks.
Orchestral Fireworks
Join us for our closing Masterworks concert of the season with an evening of orchestral splendor featuring harpist Courtney Hershey Bress. The program includes Berlioz’s spirited Hungarian March, Michael Daugherty’s captivating Harp of the Age, and Mussorgsky’s iconic Pictures at an Exhibition.
Berlioz – Hungarian March
Michael Daugherty – Harp of the Age
Mussorgsky (arr. Ravel) – Pictures at an Exhibition
Musical Wanderlust
Sheng Cai is an acclaimed Canadian pianist praised for his expressive depth and virtuosity. He has appeared as a soloist with major orchestras worldwide, including the Toronto Symphony, Shanghai Symphony, and Philharmonie Südwestfalen. A passionate interpreter of both standard and rare repertoire, his performances and recordings have earned international critical acclaim for their color, clarity, and power.
GOLDMARK • Overture to Sakuntala
BIZET • L’Arlesienne Suite No. 1
STEINER • Casablanca Suite
SAINT-SAËNS • Piano Concerto No. 5, “Egyptian”
Piedmont Pops
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Piedmont Pops. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Piedmont Pops
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Piedmont Pops. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Trio Arundo
Oboist - Matthew Covington
Clarinetist - Joshua Bottoms
Bassoonist - Jack Fanning
Holiday Pops
Ring in the Holidays with beloved holiday favorites played by the Carolina Philharmonic and Broadway star Michael Campayno.
Holiday Pops
Ring in the Holidays with beloved holiday favorites played by the Carolina Philharmonic and Broadway star Michael Campayno.
Italian Inspiration
A musical journey inspired by classical, romantic Italy, featuring works by Bach, Pärt, Sammartini, Haydn, and Mendelssohn. Featured artist Ashley Hall-Tighe, trumpet.
PÄRT • If Bach had Been a Beekeeper
BACH • Air on the G String
SAMMARTINI • Recorder Concerto for Trumpet
HAYDN • Trumpet Concerto
MENDELSSOHN • Symphony No. 4, “Italian”
Mass in a Time of War
W.A. Mozart - Piano Concerto No.25
J. Haydn - Mass in C Major, "Missa in tempore belli"
Mass in a Time of War
W.A. Mozart - Piano Concerto No.25
J. Haydn - Mass in C Major, "Missa in tempore belli"
Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No.1
Tchaikovsky: Festival Coronation March
Borodin: Symphony No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto in B-Flat Minor, Op. 23
The Lord of the Rings
Step into Middle-earth as Piedmont Wind Symphony brings to life Johan de Meij’s Symphony No. 1 The Lord of the Rings, a powerful musical journey inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s iconic fantasy epic. Composed in 1988 and winner of the prestigious Sudler Composition Award in 1989, this groundbreaking work was the first symphony ever written specifically for concert band by de Meij.
Structured in five evocative movements, de Meij’s symphony captures the spirit and mystery of Tolkien’s world—from the commanding presence of Gandalf to the shimmering beauty of Lothlórien, the tragic duality of Gollum, the perilous Journey in the Dark, and the warm-hearted resilience of the Hobbits. With vivid orchestration and dramatic storytelling, this performance promises an unforgettable adventure for Tolkien fans and symphonic music lovers alike.
Opening Night: Masterworks
Join Maestro Wolff and the Philharmonic and guest soloists for an evening of Classical Masterworks.
Opening Night!
Aubree Oliverson, violinist
Christopher Dragon, Music Director
Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 5
Pops on the Green
FREE EVENT! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a picnic while listening to The COT on the Green! With easily recognizable tunes from famous films like Star Wars, Pops on the Green features a full orchestra and is a can't-miss event for the whole family!
Pops on the Green
FREE EVENT! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair, and enjoy a picnic while listening to The COT on the Green! With easily recognizable tunes from famous films like Star Wars, Pops on the Green features a full orchestra and is a can't-miss event for the whole family!
Foothills Pops: The Music of Pink Floyd
Experience the epic soundscapes of The Wall and Dark Side of the Moon as Jeans ‘N Classics Band joins Western Piedmont Symphony for a powerful tribute to Pink Floyd’s greatest hits – live, in concert!
Piedmont Pops
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Piedmont Pops. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Piedmont Pops
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Piedmont Pops. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Independence Concert
This beloved family tradition is held in partnership with the City of Fayetteville. All are welcome to attend at no charge.
Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
Western Piedmont Symphony returns to the High County for an evening of classic American music from films and songs and patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College.
Summer Concerts at FORUM at Lees-McRae College
Western Piedmont Symphony returns to the High County for an evening of classic American music from films and songs and patriotic pops at FORUM at Lees-McRae College.
Pops in the Pit!
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Pops in the Pit. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Pops in the Pit!
The high-energy, family-friendly concert series lighting up Downtown Winston-Salem and Lewisville is back! These free-to-the-public performances bring the magic of live music right to the heart of the community, featuring everything from iconic movie scores and toe-tapping Broadway hits to patriotic favorites and crowd-pleasing live music trivia. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time listener, there's something for everyone at Pops in the Pit. Bring a chair, bring a friend, and experience the soundtrack of your summer!
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
CineConcerts is inviting fans back to the Wizarding World for an evening of music and magic in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Concert
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
CineConcerts is inviting fans back to the Wizarding World for an evening of music and magic in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert. Relive the magic of Harry Potter™ soaring across the big screen in high-definition and experience the music of the Greensboro Symphony Orchestra performing Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR.
Pops at the Post
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
Join us for an evening of music and community under the stars at the Salisbury Symphony's annual Pops at the Post concert.
Held on the first Saturday of each June, this free outdoor event is a beloved tradition, marking the start of summer with spectacular musical performances and celebrating the Salisbury Post.
The festivities kick off in the early evening with the toe-tapping tunes of the Salisbury Swing Band, setting the perfect upbeat atmosphere. As the sun sets, the grand performance by the Salisbury Symphony begins, this year featuring an exciting milestone: the inaugural Pops at the Post under the direction of our new Music Director, Daniel Wiley.
Bring a chair or a blanket, and don't forget your smiling face, to enjoy a beautiful evening of pops music right in the heart of our community. Whether you’re a longtime lover of the symphony or looking for a delightful new family tradition, Pops at the Post promises an enchanting evening filled with great music and good company.
Southern Harmony!
Piedmont Wind Symphony
The Martha Bassett Show will join forces with Piedmont Wind Symphony to present a uniquely engaging music program from the South. This special concert will feature an eclectic mix of shape-note hymns, spirited Cajun reels, and the enchanting sounds that have made Bassett's band a beloved treasure in our community. Known for her captivating voice and heartfelt performances, Martha Bassett, along with her talented band members, will bring a rich tapestry of Southern musical traditions to life, blending folk, bluegrass, and gospel influences in a way that is both nostalgic and refreshingly contemporary.
Mozart and the Mandolin
Western Piedmont Symphony
Season finale Masterworks concert featuring mandolin artist Jeff Midkiff performing his From the Blue Ridge concerto. Concert includes Rossini's Overture to La gazza Ladra and Mozart's Jupiter Symphony.
The Barbarian Artist
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
Uncover the dramatic and subversive world of Shostakovich with "The Barbarian Artist," a concert centered around his powerful Symphony No. 5.
This piece is renowned for its complex layers of false patriotism and hidden political commentary, written during a time when the composer was under intense scrutiny by Stalin’s regime.
The symphony’s finale quotes an unpublished song about a "barbarian artist" whose work is mindlessly destroyed, a likely reference to the stifling censorship of the Soviet era. The program also features the overture to Mozart’s Don Giovanni, the story of a brutish and promiscuous man whose misdeeds ultimately lead to his dramatic downfall into hell.
Adding to the evening’s intensity is Grieg’s iconic Piano Concerto in A minor, a work of great emotional depth and virtuosic brilliance, performed by the talented pianist Ying Li. This concert offers a profound exploration of music as a form of resistance and expression, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression. Join us for a night of powerful music and historical intrigue, as we delve into the depths of artistic defiance and political subversion.
What’s Goin’ On: Music of Disco and Motown
Western Piedmont Symphony
Get ready to groove tonight! Western Piedmont Symphony and the Jeans ‘N Classics Band returns to perform the timeless pop hits of the Disco and Motown eras, from the 1970s to now. Hits such as “What’s Goin’ On,” “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg,” “My Girl,” “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love,” “The Hustle,” If I Can’t Have You,” “Stayin’ Alive,” “Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love,” and more.
La Vida Breve
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
The COT presents an evening of song, dance, and draaaaaama! Meet Salud, a young Romani woman who is desperately in love. There is a problem however… her partner is engaged to another woman. Spoiler alert, this one doesn’t end well, but that’s OK because Manuel de Falla’s musical score is absolute fire! Throw in some spicy dancing provided by the world renowned Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and you are sure to leave the theatre ready to pack your bags for Spain. This production is sung in Spanish with English supertitles.
La Vida Breve
The Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle
The COT presents an evening of song, dance, and draaaaaama! Meet Salud, a young Romani woman who is desperately in love. There is a problem however… her partner is engaged to another woman. Spoiler alert, this one doesn’t end well, but that’s OK because Manuel de Falla’s musical score is absolute fire! Throw in some spicy dancing provided by the world renowned Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, and you are sure to leave the theatre ready to pack your bags for Spain. This production is sung in Spanish with English supertitles.
A Night in Spain
Salisbury Symphony Orchestra
This concert features a stunning array of pieces inspired by the rich traditions and diverse influences of Spanish music. The program opens with the lively and spirited Overture from The Barber of Seville, capturing the humor and wit of Rossini's beloved opera.
Next, we are treated to the romantic and evocative Concierto de Aranjuez for guitar and orchestra, a masterpiece by Joaquín Rodrigo that beautifully showcases the virtuosity of our guest artist, guitarist Meng Su. The second half of the concert takes us to the operatic world of Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro, set in the heart of Seville, and introduces us to the works of Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga, often referred to as the "Spanish Mozart."
This concert promises an evening of passion, elegance, and the vibrant spirit of Spain, brought to life by Meng Su’s extraordinary talent and the Salisbury Symphony.