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Memorial Auditorium
Dream Theater: 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 Artwork
February 8, 2025 | Saturday
7:30 PM
Dream Theater: 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 Artwork

With the worldwide excitement around the recently announced European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 leg for North America. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater and will be the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music. 

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Feb 14 - Feb 15

Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of woman sitting at piano
Feb 14-15
February 14 - 8:00 PM
February 15 - 8:00 PM
Photo of woman sitting at piano

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano

Michael Abels: Delights & Dances
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7

One of today's most in-demand classical musicians, guest pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason joins your North Carolina Symphony to perform Beethoven’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 4. Experience a second audience favorite by Beethoven during the thrilling Symphony No. 7, a masterpiece of rhythm and energy, conducted by Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. 

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Feb 21 - Feb 22

Beethoven Symphony No. 9 - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of orchestra and choir in Meymandi Concert Hall
Feb 21-22
February 21 - 8:00 PM
February 22 - 8:00 PM
Photo of orchestra and choir in Meymandi Concert Hall

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
North Carolina Master Chorale

Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels: Psalm 23 from Omar 
Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9   

Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and guest soloists in Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony—including the inspiring “Ode to Joy.” 

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Memorial Auditorium
Ramon Ayala: El Principio de Un Final Tour 2024 reschedule
February 22, 2025 | Saturday
8:00 PM | Doors 7:00 PM
Ramon Ayala: El Principio de Un Final Tour 2024 reschedule

*This event has been postponed from August 10, 2024, to February 22, 2025

English

Ramon Ayala hits the road on his farewell tour "El Principio de Un Final" 2024.  Come say farewell to Ramon's legendary career that spans over +60 years and as he makes one final stop in Raleigh / Durham at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on February 22.

Spanish

Ramon Ayala se despide de los escenarios con su gira "El Principio de Un Final" 2024.  Vengan a despedir a la gran leyenda con una trayectoria de +60 años con una última parada en Raleigh / Durham en Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts este 10 de Febrero.

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Feb 28 - Mar 1

The Ring Without Words - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Drawing of helmet with glowing arch over it
Feb 28 - Mar 1
February 28 - 8:00 PM
March 1 - 3:00 PM
Drawing of helmet with glowing arch over it

North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor

Warrior women, jealous rage, a dragon, and a magic sword are all a part of Wagner’s electrifying The Ring without Words, an instrumental suite drawn from his evocative four-opera cycle. 

The Ring without Words brings together all of the highlights of Wagner’s masterpiece—from the first note to the last chord. 

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Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of woman sitting at piano
March 7, 2025 | Friday
12:00 PM
Photo of woman sitting at piano

North Carolina Symphony
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano

Cindy McTee: Timepiece
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2

He was plagued by self-doubt and had abandoned his music. But when inspired to compose again, Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote the masterpiece that would make him immortal. The sensational Olga Kern joins the North Carolina Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Piano Concerto No. 2.  

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Mar 7 - Mar 8

Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Photo of woman sitting at piano
Mar 7-8
March 7 - 8:00 PM
March 8 - 8:00 PM
Photo of woman sitting at piano

North Carolina Symphony
Leonard Slatkin, conductor
Olga Kern, piano

Cindy McTee: Timepiece
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2
Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique”

He was plagued by self-doubt and had abandoned his music. But when inspired to compose again, Sergei Rachmaninoff wrote the masterpiece that would make him immortal. The sensational Olga Kern joins the North Carolina Symphony for Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Piano Concerto No. 2.   

This timeless program also features the “Pathétique,” an orchestral masterwork described by Tchaikovsky himself as "the best thing I have composed or will ever compose." Renowned guest conductor Leonard Slatkin leads this passionate evening of live classical music. 

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