Charlotte Symphony

10/09/2026

From rehearsal this morning ✨🎹

Orion Weiss performs Barber's Piano Concerto this Friday and Saturday evenings at Belk Theater.

10/07/2026

Why was composer Levi Taylor chosen as our Spotlight Artist this season? 🤔

Music Director Kwamé Ryan breaks it down and gives insight into the two works we will perform by Taylor THIS WEEKEND and in January 2027.

Stay tuned for more 👀

10/05/2026

One of Music Director Kwame Ryan's Top 3 of the season. Coming up this weekend. 🔥

09/25/2026

In honor of Dolly Parton Day, we're throwing it back to our performance of Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony from last year. 🩷 🦋

09/24/2026

Where symphonic music meets the outdoors. 🎻

The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra returns to the Greenway’s Comporium Amphitheater on Sunday, October 4, from 3:30pm-5pm. Led by Resident Conductor Christopher James, the program will feature winds, brass and percussion performing works by Copland, Dvořák, Strauss and more.

Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets and settle in for an afternoon of symphonic music and community. Beverages and snacks from on-site vendors will be available for purchase.

Admission is free for Greenway members. Standard daily admission applies to non-members ages 3 and older. Learn more here: https://www.ascgreenway.org/event/charlotte-symphony-orchestra-2026/

09/17/2026

On Sunday, Sep 20, the sounds of Bollywood come to life at Belk Theater! The CSO returns to Festival of India - Charlotte for a celebration of shared culture, storytelling, and the power of music to bring communities together. Tickets just $5! > bit.ly/fest-india26

09/16/2026

Spend your lunch with us tomorrow, Sep 16, at Duke Energy Plaza! Starting at noon, a CSO wind quintet brings music to your midday break in Uptown Charlotte. 🎶

09/15/2026

🌟 We raised $11,000 for Rotary Club of Charlotte's 9/11 Scholarship Fund! 

On Friday evening, we were honored to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a performance of Mozart's Requiem alongside Opera Carolina and Charlotte Master Chorale, with remarks by Mayor Rob Harrington and Rev. Kyndra Frazier of MeckMIN.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, $11,000 from ticket sales will be donated to the Rotary’s 9/11 Scholarship Fund, supporting the children of Charlotte-Mecklenburg first responders. 

📸 Genesis Photography

09/10/2026

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, we share the stage with Opera Carolina & Charlotte Master Chorale for a program of remembrance featuring Mozart’s Requiem. Join us this Friday at Knight Theater. > bit.ly/cso-mozreq911

09/08/2026

Read The Charlotte Observer's coverage of Music Director Kwamé Ryan's extended tenure with the CSO, as well as an interview with the Maestro!

CSO music director Kwamé Ryan received an early, four-year contract extension. He spoke of what that means to him, and plans for the future.