CHARLOTTE CLASSICAL MUSIC NEWS COVERAGE - PAGE 2
The latest news on performances of Classical Music in Charlotte.
by A.A. Cristi - December 19, 2022
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra has announce the appointment of Michael Reichman as the CSO's Vice President of Artistic Operations and General Manager, beginning January 9, 2023. In this role, Mr. Reichman will work closely with the President and CEO and Artistic Leadership to design and imp...
by A.A. Cristi - November 01, 2022
The Charlotte Symphony's 2022 holiday season presents beloved annual traditions, seasonal hallmarks, electrifying new performances, and a family friendly Christmas movie with its unforgettable score performed live to the complete film. ...
by A.A. Cristi - October 27, 2022
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, presents the cutting-edge Scottish fiddle and cello duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas on the next Chamber Classics concert series performance on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the ...
by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2022
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, opens its Foothills Pops concert series with 'MUSIC OF THE KNIGHTS,' presents a thrilling celebration of the music of Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, on Saturday, ...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - August 17, 2022
Earlier this season, Western Piedmont Symphony signed a five-year extension of Matthew Troy's contract as Music Director. The extended contract runs through the end of the 2026-2027 season, which will be Troy's eighth as Music Director. ...
by A.A. Cristi - August 03, 2022
Acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rhiannon Giddens will join Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees and the Charlotte Symphony for the CSO’s annual Gala on Saturday, November 5, 2022. ...
by A.A. Cristi - July 20, 2022
Brevard Music Center (BMC) announces the first Legendary Artist Series performances with Joshua Bell including a recital in Parker Concert Hall titled Voice and the Violin: Joshua Bell and Larisa Martinez on Tuesday, July 26 at 7:00 p.m., and Joshua Bell Performs Tchaikovsky with BMC Artistic Direct...
by A.A. Cristi - May 27, 2022
Under direction of Jeff Whiting and Executive Director Chuck Still, the 85th Season of The Lost Colony will feature brand new theatrical technology (3D projections, dynamic lighting) to transform the experience for audiences attending the longest-running outdoor symphonic drama of the Tony Award rec...
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022
This spring and summer, the Charlotte Symphony (CSO) is bringing live music to communities throughout the Charlotte region – for free! Highlights include the Orchestra’s debut at Little Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, outdoor concerts at five local parks, and chamber music performances at Amity P...
by A.A. Cristi - April 12, 2022
Christopher Warren-Green will close out his tenure as Music Director by leading the Charlotte Symphony and the Charlotte Master Chorale in one of the greatest works of all time: Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Friday, May 20, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, May 22, ...
by A.A. Cristi - March 21, 2022
The Charlotte Symphony welcomes a talented and diverse array of guest conductors and artists in 2022–23, a season that celebrates the Symphony’s greatest strengths and reaffirms its core commitments: serving the community with increased access to live symphonic music and educational opport...
by A.A. Cristi - February 25, 2022
Morehouse College Glee Club will return to Charlotte to share the stage with the Charlotte Symphony on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. at the Belk Theater. ...
by A.A. Cristi - February 07, 2022
From March 18-27, 2022, the groundbreaking Lorelei Ensemble, led by Artistic Director Beth Willer, embarks on a tour of This Tyrant, Love, marking the ensemble's triumphant return to live performance. ...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - November 23, 2021
The Charlotte Symphony (CSO) and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) are partnering to eliminate all fees for students who wish to participate in CMS’s All-County Honors Orchestra and Band....
by A.A. Cristi - November 04, 2021
The Charlotte Symphony's 2021 holiday season presents beloved annual traditions, seasonal hallmarks, exciting new performances, and a family-friendly Christmas movie with the Oscar-nominated score performed live to the complete film. ...
by A.A. Cristi - September 02, 2021
Music Director Christopher Warren-Green will open the Charlotte Symphony’s 90th season with a concert featuring works by some of Italy’s most celebrated composers, including Vivaldi’s beloved The Four Seasons. ...
by A.A. Cristi - July 08, 2021
The Charlotte Symphony's popular al Fresco virtual concert series returns this summer with four free concerts, each featuring a different ensemble of Charlotte Symphony musicians performing a diverse range of works....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - April 08, 2021
The Charlotte Symphony will welcome audiences back to the Belk Theater for performances taking place on April 24 and May 14–15, 2021. This marks the first time audiences have been able to attend an indoor concert with the Charlotte Symphony since March 7, 2020. The CSO will also host a three-conc...
by A.A. Cristi - January 15, 2021
In light of new coronavirus health guidelines from the Mecklenburg County Public Health Director, and in compliance with Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, the Charlotte Symphony will suspend all rehearsals, recordings, and live virtual concerts through February 2, 2021....
by A.A. Cristi - November 19, 2020
The Charlotte Symphony's 2020 holiday concerts present seasonal hallmarks, beloved traditional works, and a family-friendly adaptation of The Nutcracker, streamed directly to your home — just in time for the holidays. ...
by Team BWW - November 18, 2020
BroadwayWorld is excited to announce the launch of Stage Mag, a new service for easily creating modern, fully interactive show programs for all types of productions, from streaming to broadcast to in-person. It begins like a traditional show program with cover art, cast and creative team details, an...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 29, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 29 (3pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway favorite Beth Malone. Beth will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, November 1 (8pm) and Monday, November 2 (3pm)....
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 28, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 28 (12pm ET), as he chats with Rafael Casal and Adrienne Warren, who star in one-night-only virtual Halloween benefit concert presentation of The Nightmare Before Christmas, benefitting the Actors Fund and the Lymphoma Research Foundation. ...
by A.A. Cristi - October 23, 2020
The Charlotte Symphony, in partnership with the Charlotte Knights, presents 'A Concert for Charlotte,' a special live concert for the community, conducted by Music Director Christopher Warren-Green and featuring Charlotte-based mezzo-soprano Jennifer Wiggins. The event, which takes place at Truist F...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 21, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 21 (12pm ET), as he chats with one of Broadway's favorite leading ladies, LaChanze. LaChanze will soon join Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 25 (8pm) and Monday, October 26 (3pm). ...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 16, 2020
Tune in right here as he chats with composer John McDaniel, Javier Muñoz, George Salazar, and Joshua Colley from Stick and Stones, which premieres today, October 16, 2020, as part of National Bullying Prevention Month....
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 16, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 16 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's original Dreamgirl, Jennifer Holliday, who celebrates her 60th birthday in concert on Monday, October 19 (8pm)!...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 15, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 15 (4:30pm ET), as he chats with Broadway beltress Keala Settle. Keala will soon Seth Rudetsky for two very special concerts on Sunday, October 18 (8pm) and Monday, October 19 (3pm)....
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 14, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 14 (5pm ET), as he chats with Broadway couple Jenn Colella and Chilina Kennedy about Divas For Democracy: United We Slay, which streams this Sunday, October 18 (8pm). ...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 14, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 14 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with Heidi Schreck and Oliver Butler, whose What the Constitution Means to Me premieres Friday on Prime Video!...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 14, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 14 (12pm ET), as Richard chats with the wonderful Kate Rockwell. Kate who headlines a concert with Radio Free Birdland on Thursday, October 15 at 7PM ET....
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 13, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 13 (3:30pm ET), as Richard chats with New York City Ballet Principal Dancer, Tiler Peck, curates and stars in A New Stage. Available to stream starting October 16, A New Stage gives you a front-row seat to experience world-class artistry from the comfort of you...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 09, 2020
Six leaders in business, finance, medicine, and philanthropy from the Charlotte community were elected to the Board of Directors of the Charlotte Symphony at a meeting of the board on October 7, 2020....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 08, 2020
The Charlotte Symphony, in partnership with the Charlotte Knights, presents a?oeA Concert for Charlotte,a?? a special live concert for the community, conducted by Music Director Christopher Warren-Green and featuring Charlotte-based mezzo-soprano Jennifer Wiggins. The concert will take place on Satu...
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 08, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 8 (12pm ET), as he chats with Tony winner Beth Leavel who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 11 (8pm) and 12 (3pm)....
by Backstage With Richard Ridge - October 07, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 7 (12pm ET), as Richard Ridge chats with Noam Ash, Mike Heslin and Jay Armstrong Johnson from the new web series, BoyFriends....
by Robert Diamond - October 01, 2020
Tune in right here today, October 1 (12pm ET), as he chats with Broadway's favorite couple, Orfeh and Andy Karl, who will headline concerts with Seth Rudetsky on October 4 (8pm) and 5 (3pm)....
by Chloe Rabinowitz - September 21, 2020
The Charlotte Symphony has announced details for a reimagined and innovative fall season, reflecting Music Director Christopher Warren-Green and the CSOa??s commitment to serving as Charlottea??s symphony through diverse and compelling programming and deep engagement with the community. ...
by Chloe Rabinowitz - July 08, 2020
The Charlotte Symphony announced today that David Fisk has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the Charlotte Symphony, to begin on August 31, 2020. Mr. Fisk succeeds Mary Deissler, who held the position from June 2016 to August 2019. Vice President of Development Michelle Hamilton ha...
by A.A. Cristi - April 15, 2020
If you hear a solitary melody floating through the air on Friday, April 17th at 3:00 p.m., you may be hearing one of the Musicians of the Charlotte Symphony performing their part of the legendary Pastoral Symphony....
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