Unknown Duets

Rowan Cabarrus Community College Auditorium 1333 Jake Alexander Boulevard South, Salisbury, NC, United States

The program will start with a 21st century duo whose first movement is inspired by the pastoral English countryside and whose second movement is an energetic, jazzy theme and variations. We’ll then step back in time to a suite of Ukrainian/Polish folk tunes romanticized at the turn of the 20th century, each movement of which has a style independent enough to stand alone. Ultimately, we’ll arrive back to the viola and bass virtuosi at the peak of the Classical Period (with a Rondo on a surprisingly familiar tune).

 

Knific: Duo for Viola and Double Bass

Glière: Suite for Viola & Double Bass

Sperger: Duetto for Double Bass & Viola

$15

Now & Then

Livingstone College Event Center 530 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC, United States

The pieces on the concert will combine to create a varied sound world by exploiting the expressive capabilities of cello and flute, along with percussion instruments from marimba and gongs to flowerpots and rocks. The program features three Salisbury Symphony musicians who have each played with the Symphony for many seasons and it promises to be new, approachable, and intriguing!



Natalie Williams - Singing Stones

Osvaldo Golijov - Mariel

Lou Harrison - Concerto No. 1 for Flute and Percussion

Chad Heiny - Seductions

Caroline Shaw - Boris Kerner

Gareth Farr - Kembang Suling

Andy Akiho - Karakurenai

$15

Stars & Space

Keppel Auditorium 2300 W. Innes St. Robertson College-Community Center, Salisbury, NC, United States

Jessie Montgomery and Missy Mazzoli are two of the most important composers writing for orchestra today. Jessie Montgomery’s Starburst features “exploding gestures” and “gentle fleeting melodies” to depict newly formed stars, while Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) is “music in the shape of a solar system” with twisting musical, orbiting loops. Holst’s The Planets leads listeners (and performers) through the powerful “astrological significance of the planets” with grand orchestral colors and even an invisible chorus of female voices.

 

Montgomery: Starburst for String Orchestra

Mazzoli: Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres)

Gustav Holst: The Planets

$15

Piano Trio

Livingstone College Event Center 530 Jake Alexander Blvd. S, Salisbury, NC, United States

Experience the hauntingly beautiful melodies of Coleridge Taylor Perkins' Piano Trio in E minor, resonating with deep emotion and stirring harmonies. Feel the ethereal ambiance of Florence Price's Night, a composition that paints vivid sonic landscapes with its delicate and evocative soundscape. And finally, immerse yourself in the timeless grandeur of Brahms' Piano Trio No. 1, where lush melodies intertwine with powerful rhythms, creating an awe-inspiring symphony of passion. Join us for an evening of sonic exploration and let the music speak for itself!

 

Coleridge Taylor Perkins: Piano Trio in E Minor

Florence Price: Night

Johannes Brahms: Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major, Op. 8

$15

Enchanting Sounds

Keppel Auditorium 2300 W. Innes St. Robertson College-Community Center, Salisbury, NC, United States

Your Salisbury Symphony presents a program that will spark your imagination as we travel around the world collecting enchanting sounds that have captivated composers and audiences alike for centuries.

The concert begins with Piazzolla’s groundbreaking Tangazo, and continues with Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No.5, a piece inspired by the composer’s insatiable love for traveling with guest soloist Lawrence Quinnett. Scheherazade, Rimsky-Korsakov’s powerful drama based on the Arabian nights, with solo glorious opportunities from our orchestra will conclude the concert.

 

Astor Piazzolla: Tangazo

Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto 5 

Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

$15

Violin/Viola

The Norvell Theatre 135 E Fisher St., Salisbury, NC, United States

Composers have been writing for these two combinations of instruments for hundreds of years, many of which are very famous. We will be alternating between pieces for two violins and pieces for violin and viola. We are sure that you will recognize a few, and hear a few new ones along the way, ranging from Bach to Shostakovich.

 

Dmitri Shostakovich: 5 pieces for 2 Violins and Piano

Bela Bartok: 44 Duos for Two Violins

Johann Sebastian Bach: Concerto for Two Violins in D Minor DVW 1043 – I. Vivace

Pablo de Sarasate: Navarra Op. 33

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante in E flat Major for violin and viola K 364 – I. Allegro moderato

Handel-Halvorson: Passacaglia for violin and viola op. 20, no. 2

$15

Musical Inspirations

Keppel Auditorium 2300 W. Innes St. Robertson College-Community Center, Salisbury, NC, United States

An evening of music inspired by friends, family, and colleagues opening with Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade in A minor. We are then treated to the Violin Concerto in A minor by Czech composer Antonin Dvorak whose melodic genius shows affection for the folk music of his homeland. We then hear George Walker’s beautiful Lyric for Strings, a work inspired by and dedicated to his grandmother. Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations is a true testament to friendship with each movement written for a close friend.

 

Coleridge-Taylor: Ballade in A minor 

Antonin Dvorak: Violin Concerto in A minor

George Walker: Lyric for Strings

Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations

$15

Hope & Lifting

Keppel Auditorium 2300 W. Innes St. Robertson College-Community Center, Salisbury, NC, United States

Our concert opens with Omar Thomas’ Of Our New Day Begun which as Thomas writes “honors the nine beautiful souls who lost their lives to the callous act of hatred and domestic terrorism on the evening of June 17, 2015 while worshiping in their beloved sanctuary, the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church (affectionately referred to as ‘Mother Emmanuel’).”

 

Omar Thomas: Of Our New Day Begun

Felix Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

$15

Mandolins and More

Hedrick Theatre 2220 W Innes St., Salisbury, NC, United States

Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage associated with this captivating instrument, as melodies from various genres come to life with the pluck of strings. Join us for an unforgettable evening of pure musical magic!

 

Unaccompanied Bach on mandocello, mandolin, and violin

It Is Well With My Soul, arranged for violin and cello

Done with Bonaparte by Mark Knopfler, arranged for mandolin/violin/mandocello trio

Foggy Mountain Breakdown

Selections from Vivaldi Mandolin Concerto

$15

Salisbury Symphony: Strings of Emotion

Hedrick Theatre 2220 W Innes St., Salisbury, NC, United States

This concert is a celebration of the nuanced conversations that music can inspire, capturing the essence of life's most poignant moments through the universal language of melody and harmony. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and uplifted as you experience a tapestry of sounds that not only entertains but also touches the heart deeply. This is an evening not to be missed, perfect for those who cherish the profound impact of classical music. Join us and let the music serenade your soul. Adults $15, Seniors $13, 21 and Under $5

Salisbury Symphony: “Witches, Wizards, & The Music of Harry Potter”

Stanly County Agri-Civic Center 26032-B Newt Road, Albemarle, NC, United States

This enchanting program delves deep into the iconic music from the beloved series, masterfully bringing to life the adventures of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Narrated by our very own Hunter Safrit or a special community guest, this concert is designed to be a fully immersive experience. Audience members will have the chance to participate in the magic by conducting the orchestra with wands, answering trivia questions, and enjoying other interactive elements. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the books and movies or simply a lover of enchanting melodies, this concert promises to be a magical evening for all. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the halls of Hogwarts and beyond, as conductor Ian Passmore leads the symphony in a celebration of J.K. Rowling's magical universe. Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13, 21 and Under $5 Balcony $1

Salisbury Symphony: “Echoes of Romance: A Celebration of Forgotten Voices”

Keppel Auditorium 2300 W. Innes St. Robertson College-Community Center, Salisbury, NC, United States

Join us for a concert dedicated to the underrepresented yet profoundly beautiful music of Florence Price. This program opens with the lively and charming Overture to Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss Jr., setting a festive tone for the evening. Next, we delve into the dreamy world of Debussy’s Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun, inspired by Stephane Mallarme’s sensual and romantic poem. The first half concludes with Tchaikovsky’s iconic Fantasy Overture to Romeo & Juliet, a piece that captures the tragic love story with its lush melodies and dramatic orchestration. The highlight of the evening is Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1 in E minor, a work that blends the rich traditions of Black American music with the classical symphonic form. Price’s music has long been overlooked due to her identity, but her compositions are filled with romanticism and soul. This concert is a tribute to her legacy and a celebration of voices that deserve to be heard. Admission: Adults $15, Seniors $13, 21 and under $5, Balcony $1