Dates: 5/22/2027
📍 Theatre: P.E. Monroe Auditorium
Western Piedmont Symphony
625 7th Ave NE
Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 324-8603
Tickets: $20–$58
Journey through landscapes of passion, drama, and unforgettable beauty in this celebration of Romantic-era music. Featuring acclaimed violinist Andrew Sords, Romantic Masters explores music inspired by national identity, folklore, and the natural world, brought to life through soaring melodies and richly expressive orchestral colors. From dazzling virtuosity to sweeping symphonic grandeur, this program captures the spirit of an era that embraced emotion, imagination, and the power of storytelling through music. A fitting conclusion to Western Piedmont Symphony’s 62nd season, this concert promises an evening of inspiration and exhilaration.
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Violinist Andrew Sords is an internationally acclaimed soloist and recitalist whose performances have taken him across North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Praised for his expressive artistry and captivating stage presence, he has appeared with orchestras throughout the United States and abroad and is recognized for bringing both beloved masterworks and hidden gems to life.
A frequent guest artist and chamber musician, Sords has been featured by NPR, SiriusXM, and other major media outlets. His dynamic performances continue to earn acclaim from audiences and critics alike around the world.
Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: GRANT US PEACE on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory.
Western Piedmont Symphony, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present Masterworks: Romantic Masters. This winter Masterworks concert invites audiences to gather and celebrate the season.
What shows are coming up next at P.E. Monroe Auditorium?
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The Reservoir Three Bone Theatre (5/07-5/23) |
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Sister Act Flat Rock Playhouse (10/02-10/25) |
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Masterworks: Romantic Masters P.E. Monroe Auditorium (5/22-5/22) |
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Here There Are Blueberries Three Bone Theatre (1/28-1/31) |
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Masterworks: Handel's Messiah St. Luke's United Methodist Church (11/19-11/19) |
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Masterworks: Mystic Horizons P.E. Monroe Auditorium (10/24-10/24) |
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The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales Creative Greensboro (10/22-10/25) |
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A Flat Rock Playhouse Christmas Show Flat Rock Playhouse (11/27-12/20) |
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Foothills Pops: American Roots P.E. Monroe Auditorium (2/13-2/13) |
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Six Degrees of Separation Theatre Charlotte (4/09-4/18) |
