About Charlotte symphony orchestra
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra: Connecting Communities through Exceptional Musical Experiences
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is a full-time orchestra that has been a cornerstone of the arts and cultural landscape in Charlotte, North Carolina for over 80 years. With more than 130 concerts annually, the symphony connects and strengthens its community through exceptional musical experiences.
Founded in 1932 as a community orchestra, the Charlotte Symphony has grown into one of the most respected orchestras in the Southeastern United States. The symphony's mission is to enrich people's lives by providing exceptional musical experiences that inspire and engage audiences of all ages.
Under the leadership of Music Director Christopher Warren-Green, who joined the symphony in 2010, the Charlotte Symphony has continued to grow and evolve. Warren-Green is an internationally renowned conductor who has worked with some of the world's leading orchestras. He brings his passion for music to every performance he conducts with the Charlotte Symphony.
The symphony performs a wide range of music from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. Its repertoire includes everything from Beethoven and Mozart to John Williams and Duke Ellington. The symphony also collaborates with other arts organizations in Charlotte such as Opera Carolina, North Carolina Dance Theatre, and Children's Theatre of Charlotte.
In addition to its regular concert series at Belk Theater at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in Uptown Charlotte, the symphony also performs at various venues throughout Mecklenburg County including Knight Theater at Levine Center for Performing Arts, Halton Theater at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), Ovens Auditorium at Bojangles' Entertainment Complex among others.
One unique aspect of this orchestra is their commitment towards education programs which are designed not only for children but also adults who want to learn more about classical music or how an orchestra works behind-the-scenes. These programs include pre-concert talks before each performance where musicians discuss their instruments or pieces being performed; open rehearsals where anyone can watch rehearsals; school visits where musicians visit schools across Mecklenburg County; family concerts which are shorter performances designed specifically for families with young children; etc.
Another unique aspect is their outreach program called "Music For All" which aims towards making classical music accessible to everyone regardless of age or background by offering free concerts throughout Mecklenburg County during summer months when many people have time off work/schools etc., thus making it easier for them attend these events without worrying about cost or transportation issues.
Overall, The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra continues its legacy as one of America’s great regional orchestras while remaining committed towards connecting communities through exceptional musical experiences that inspire audiences young & old alike!