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May 15 - May 18

Swan Lake - Carolina Ballet

Memorial Auditorium
Memorial Auditorium
Dancer in white costume with large tutu posed as a swan
May 15-18
May 15 - 7:30 PM
May 16 - 2:00 PM
May 16 - 7:30 PM
May 17 - 2:00 PM
May 17 - 7:30 PM
May 18 - 2:00 PM
Dancer in white costume with large tutu posed as a swan

FEATURING LIVE MUSIC BY THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF THE TRIANGLE

Rekindle your passion for Swan Lake. This season’s production brings Swan Lake back to its roots, inspired by Marius Petipa’s original 1895 version and Tchaikovsky’s resonant score. The story, revolving around the tragic romance of Prince Siegfried and the swan princess Odette, reveals the universal dialogue between light and darkness, love and deception.

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Swan Lake based on original choreography by Marius Petipa

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May 16

Della Mae with Laurie Lewis - PineCone

Fletcher Opera Theater
Fletcher Opera Theater
Graphic with photo of the four women of the Della Mae band
May 16, 2025 | Friday
7:30 PM
Graphic with photo of the four women of the Della Mae band

Join us for a special evening celebrating 100 years of Hazel Dickens, a pioneer in bluegrass and an inspiration to generations of women in traditional music. Grammy-nominated all-woman string band Della Mae will lead this tribute, joined by California bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis and by Alice Gerrard, Dickens’ partner in the landmark duo Hazel & Alice.

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May 16 - May 17

Mozart Requiem - NC Symphony

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Greyscale photo of the back of an angel statue
May 16-17
May 16 - 8:00 PM
May 17 - 8:00 PM
Greyscale photo of the back of an angel statue

North Carolina Symphony
North Carolina Master Chorale

Hear the magnificent Requiem—one of Mozart’s most personal works—performed by your North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and renowned guest vocalists.

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Memorial Auditorium
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
Lord of The Rings & The Hobbit: The Concert 2025

The hobbits are coming! Experience the best music from "The Lord of the Rings", "The Hobbit" and "The War of the Rohirrim" for the first time - presented by a star guest from the films! Enjoy the unique musical world of J.R.R. Tolkien in a magnificent concert featuring the voice of legendary Saruman actor Sir Christopher Lee and the Orchestra and Choir of the Shire: From the menacing sounds of Mordor and the shrill attack of the Black Riders to the beautiful, lyrical melodies of the Elves. Brand new: The music from "The War of the Rohirrimi", the new LOTR film and prequel to "The Two Towers"! A star guest from the films presents the best music from "The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & War of the Rohirrim - The Concert." Get your tickets now while they are available! 

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Memorial Auditorium
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork
May 27, 2025 | Tuesday
7:30 PM
The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others - A Celebration of Film Music 2024 artwork

Experience “The Music of Hans Zimmer and others – A Celebration of Film Music”! The best film music from Dune, James Bond, The Pirates of the Caribbean, The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, and many other top productions – in a breathtaking concert event with The Hollywood Film Orchestra, choir, star soloists, and selected film sequences – as well as illumination and laser projection. Dive into the musical cosmos of Hans Zimmer! 
 

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Meymandi Concert Hall
Graphic with drawings of animals
May 29-31
May 31 - 1:00 PM
May 31 - 4:00 PM
Graphic with drawings of animals

North Carolina Symphony
Raleigh Dance Theatre

Have you ever seen an elephant dance ballet? Or encountered giant sea creatures in a submarine? Look no further! Your North Carolina Symphony and guest artists bring the animal kingdom to life for Saint-Saëns’ The Carnival of the Animals

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Jun 5

Samara Joy

Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
Samara Joy 2025 artwork
June 5, 2025 | Thursday
7:30 PM
Samara Joy 2025 artwork

Presented by WNCU, Grammy Award winning jazz singer Samara Joy is heading to a stage near you! Hear hits from “Portrait” when she makes a stop in Raleigh. 

A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae. Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which DownBeat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EPA Joyful Holiday. Her new Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band. Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.

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