Iconic multi-genre musician Chris Thile garners attention with his brand-new concerto, highlighting his virtuosity on the mandolin and his ability to blend musical influences. He’ll also play a double concerto by Bach with GSO concertmaster, Marjorie Bagley.
With No. 1 songs including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” The 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific R&B groups in musical history.
A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time GRAMMY® Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others.
Fresh off a Kennedy Center debut, international first-prize winner Hina Khuong-Huu performs Bruch’s lush and lyrical Violin Concerto No. 1. Music of Beethoven begins the show, plus a surprise Maestro’s Choice pick!
Edward Elgar’s Cello Concerto, a cornerstone of the cello repertoire, stars cellist Bryan Cheng and anchors a program featuring music by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho and a surpise Maestro’s Choice pick.
Classical guitar meets blues guitar in the new Confluence Double Concerto by acclaimed American composer Chris Brubeck featuring Thomas Flippin and D. J. Sparr. Music by composer Jessie Montgomery opens the concert.
Christopher Dragon!
The GSO is thrilled to welcome Christopher Dragon as its next Music Director, beginning with the 2024-2025 season. Learn about Maestro Dragon and a new era of artistic leadership.
Chris Thile | Mandolin
Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Chris Thile, mandolin
Marjorie Bagley, violin
Liszt: Les Préludes
J.S. Bach: Double Violin Concerto
Thile: ATTENTION! A Narrative song cycle for extroverted mandolinist and orchestra
The 5th Dimension
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
The 5th Dimension
With No. 1 songs including “Up, Up and Away,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Last Night I Didn’t Get to Sleep At All,” and the iconic “Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,” The 5th Dimension is recognized as one of the most prolific R&B groups in musical history.
Aretha: A tribute
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025
A Tribute to the Queen of Soul, this program features symphony favorite Capathia Jenkins and three-time Grammy® Award nominee Ryan Shaw performing such iconic hits as “Respect,” “Think,” “A Natural Woman,” “Chain of Fools,” “Amazing Grace,” and many others.
Hina Khuong-Huu | violin
Saturday, Feb 1, 2025
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Hina Khuong-Huu, violin
Beethoven: Leonore Overture No. 3
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
Dvorak: Symphony No. 8
Daniel Emmet
Friday, Feb 14, 2025
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Daniel Emmet, vocals
Daniel Emmet, America’s Got Talent Finalist, possesses a divine voice that effortlessly captivates audiences with its unmatched power and timeless charm, ensuring an unforgettable experience that seamlessly blends classic melodies with modern flair.
Bryan Cheng | Cello
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025
Greensboro Symphony Orchestra
Bryan Cheng, cello
Coleridge-Taylor: Danse Negre
Elgar: Cello Concerto
Brahms: Symphony No. 3
O. Henry Hotel Package
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