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Feel the magic of live music with the Charlotte Symphony

The new season is packed with show-stopping performances, from timeless classics to contemporary hits.

September 10, 2025 • 
Germaine Foo
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Music lovers, you’re in for a treat.

Photos provided by Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

What does “home” mean to you? The Charlotte Symphony is exploring that question in its 2025-26 season — and you’re invited along for the journey.

Now in his second year as Music Director, Kwamé Ryan is bringing fresh ideas + energy to the stage, including collaborations with Spotlight Artist Gabriel Kahane, a singer-songwriter and composer hailed by The New Yorker as “one of the finest songwriters of the day.”

The season is packed with concerts you won’t want to miss:

Tickets are going fast, so reserve your seat early.

See the full lineup + snag tix

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