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The Crossroads Concert featuring the Valves and Keys Trio will showcase North Carolina artists David Dash on trumpet, Maria Serkin on horn, and Alison Gagnon ...


The Western Piedmont Symphony presents Masterworks: The Rite of Spring on January 25, 2025, showcasing Igor Stravinsky's revolutionary composition, celebrated for its depiction of the ...


Masterworks: Symphony Swings marks a special evening of classic American jazz, featuring renowned clarinetist Doreen Ketchens, celebrated for her vibrant performances. The program includes Jessie ...


Western Piedmont Symphony's season continues with a fascinating performance featuring Gamelan, a Balinese percussion orchestra. The concert will highlight the unique sounds and rhythms of ...


Western Piedmont Symphony presents Foothills Pops: What’s Goin’ On, celebrating the vibrant music of Disco and Motown on April 26, 2025. This lively concert features ...


Western Piedmont Symphony presents a special concert featuring mandolin player Jeff Midkiff, showcasing the vibrant concerto From the Blue Ridge. The program will also include ...


RELATED STORIES

Western Piedmont Symphony Pops Into The Holidays December 7


by A.A. Cristi - December 03, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony will present the annual FOOTHILLS POPS: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR featuring music of the season on Saturday, December 7, at 7:30 PM at J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir, NC....

Western Piedmont Symphony Announces November Double Concert Weekend


by A.A. Cristi - October 30, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony kicks off its 60th anniversary season with BEETHOVEN'S FIFTH SYMPHONY on November 9, followed by a DISCOVERY FAMILY CONCERT on November 10 in Hickory, NC....

Western Piedmont Symphony Celebrates 60th Anniversary With John Williams' Iconic Film Scores


by A.A. Cristi - September 09, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony has announced its 2024-2025 season, opening with Foothills Pops: The Music of John Williams on September 13. The season celebrates 60 years with over seventeen concerts featuring music from Bach to Ellington....

Western Piedmont Symphony Season Finale Features Two World Premieres


by A.A. Cristi - May 08, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony will present MASTERWORKS: LANDSCAPES season finale concert featuring two world premieres by American composers and works inspired by regional landscapes on Thursday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory....

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present Bluegrass Band Hank, Pattie, and The Current This May


by Blair Ingenthron - April 28, 2024

Join the Western Piedmont Symphony for the Crossroads Concert Series finale on May 2, featuring North Carolina's Bluegrass-Americana-Soulgrass band, Hank, Pattie, and The Current, along with special guests, the WPS Maestro's Quartet at The Premier in Hickory, NC....

Western Piedmont Symphony Gets Sporty At WE ARE THE CHAMPSIONS!


by A.A. Cristi - April 26, 2024

Join the Western Piedmont Symphony for the Discovery Family Concert: WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS! Enjoy fan-favorite music of sports and games, local athletes, the Appalachian Roller Derby, and more at P.E. Monroe Auditorium in Hickory, NC....

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present The KAIA String Quartet This Month


by Blair Ingenthron - March 17, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony, the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present CROSSROADS: the KAIA STRING QUARTET in concert on THURSDAY, March 21, at 7:30 PM at Drendel Auditorium in Hickory, NC....

Western Piedmont Symphony Performs MYSTICAL SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE This Week


by Stephi Wild - March 04, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony will perform MASTERWORKS: SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE featuring works by Berlioz, Bruch, and Smyth on Thursday, March 7, at 7:30 PM at P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory....

Western Piedmont Symphony to Present Epic Choral Masterpiece CARMINA BURANA in February


by Blair Ingenthron - January 28, 2024

Western Piedmont Symphony (WPS), the professional orchestra of the western foothills of North Carolina, will present MASTERWORKS: CARMINA BURANA featuring works by Orff and Brahms next month. Find out more here!...

Western Piedmont Symphony Pops Into The Holidays This December


by Blair Ingenthron - November 25, 2023

Western Piedmont Symphony presents the annual Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular concert featuring North Carolina artists Julia Woodward, Jonathan Kaufman, and Matt Sickels. The concert will include classic Christmas songs, seasonal movie music, and family-favorite holiday hits. Learn more here!...

Past Shows


The Western Piedmont Symphony celebrates the holiday season with the Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular on December 7, 2024. This concert will feature a lineup of ...


The Crossroads Concert: Viola Celebration features a captivating collaboration of piano and violas, highlighted by the rich tones of this unique instrument. The program includes ...


Discovery Family Concert: Robots, Machines, and Music invites audiences to explore the intersection of music and science through engaging symphonic performances. The event features a ...


Western Piedmont Symphony's 2024-2025 season continues with a performance of Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony on November 9, 2024. This concert showcases the iconic first four notes ...


Martha Bassett, a talented North Carolina singer/songwriter, will take the stage with her ensemble, Quinteto Brasil, for a special concert featuring classic bossa nova standards ...


Masterworks: Rhapsody in Blue marks a significant celebration for the Western Piedmont Symphony, taking place on October 12, 2024. Featuring pianist Jeffrey Biegel, the concert ...

Side/Show
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The Western Piedmont Symphony will present an evening of unique performances called Side/Show, featuring its musicians and friends across various musical genres including jazz, classical, ...


The Western Piedmont Symphony kicks off its 2024-2025 season with a special concert celebrating the iconic music of John Williams. Scheduled for September 13, this ...

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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (5/27 - 6/1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Charlotte Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (2/21 - 3/2)
Come From Away (Non-Equity) in Charlotte Come From Away (Non-Equity)
COMMA Performing Arts Center (3/10 - 3/10)
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Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Knight Theater (4/15 - 4/27)
Les Miserables in Charlotte Les Miserables
Blumenthal Performing Arts Center: Belk Theater (5/20 - 5/25)
Bright Star in Charlotte Bright Star
Matthews Playhouse of the Performing Arts (1/17 - 2/1)
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