Winston-Salem Symphony

06/13/2026

Huge thanks to the League of American Orchestras’ Symphony Magazine for including us in their latest news by way of CVNC: Cultural Voice of North Carolina and writer Tim Lindeman!

Photo credit: J Farley Photography

In last Tuesday’s (6/2) Cultural Voice of North Carolina, Timothy Lindeman writes, “The Winston-Salem Symphony closed out its 2025-26 season with an underlying ‘All-American’ theme, with three works by American composers as well as an American poet. The music included triumphant blaring bras...

06/11/2026

It’s official! GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Aoife O'Donovan joins the Winston-Salem Symphony for her only orchestral show of the year. Tickets on sale now at wssymphony.org

06/05/2026

"May this music be our anthem tonight, reminding us to listen closely, to act with love, and to always choose America for all."

Hear Michelle's beautifully moving and poignant speech before last Saturday evening's second half.

06/05/2026

What beautiful sentiments from Steven Spielberg about the music of John Williams! Come experience why Williams’ scores are so moving, February 2027. This concert is likely to sell out, so why not reserve your seats today?
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06/05/2026

What an incredible time we had this past weekend for our season finale—and what fabulous audiences: standing ovations each half for two concerts! Jaki Shelton Green and the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus gave an inspiring account of Dan Locklair's "Since Dawn," along with music by Conor Brown and the powerful Third Symphony of Aaron Copland. THANK YOU for being a part of the excitement all year long.

📸 J Farley Photography

06/02/2026

Huge thanks, as always, to CVNC: Cultural Voice of North Carolina for covering our concert this weekend! Read Tim Lindeman’s review here:

Winston-Salem Symphony Presents “All-American” Program: An America for All People Posted by Timothy Lindeman | Jun 2, 2026 | Articles, Choral Music, Music, Music Review, Orchestral Music, Reviews WINSTON-SALEM, NC – The Winston-Salem Symphony closed out its 2025-26 season with an underlying .....

06/02/2026

Best wishes to former WSS Music Director Peter Perret, who concludes his 14-year tenure with the Philharmonia of Greensboro this Saturday at 7pm in Dana Auditorium on the campus of Guilford College.

Peter Perret, the conductor of the Philharmonia of Greensboro, will lay down his baton after his final concert at 7 pm this Saturday, June 6, at Dana Auditorium, 710 Levi Coffin Dr. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged to help sustain the City Ensemble concert series.

Perret’s last concert with the orchestra, which will be accompanied by dancers from the Greensboro Ballet, includes an original piece by local composer Sumner Spradling, and will feature portions of Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony and Peter & the Wolf. Maestro Perret has conducted the Philharmonia since December 2012 and has had a career spanning both decades and continents. In addition to conducting many concerts internationally, he is a conductor emeritus of the Winston-Salem Symphony, the Danville Symphony Orchestra, and UNCG Opera Theatre. He is a respected clinician, author, researcher, and teacher.

A public reception honoring Maestro Perret will immediately follow Saturday’s concert.