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Charlotte Symphony
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The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) is one of the premier music organizations in the Southeastern United States and the oldest continuously operating symphony orchestra in the Carolinas. As Charlotte’s most active performing arts group, the CSO presents around 150 concerts each season, reaching over 130,000 music lovers. With 65 full-time musicians, the CSO performs across a variety of venues, including its mobile stage, CSO Roadshow, which brings live music directly into neighborhoods. The CSO also engages over 10,000 students annually through its youth orchestras, in-school programs, and Project Harmony. The 2024-25 season marks a new chapter with Kwamé Ryan as Music Director, guiding the Symphony’s commitment to enriching and uniting the community through exceptional music experiences.
Google Reviews
Roosevelt Jackson III
6 years ago
The Charlotte Symphony was a wonderful experience. My wife and I attended the performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah at the Belk theater and the performance was amazing. The theater has great acoustics and the sound was perfect. Everyone involved with the event did a fantastic job and I could see they enjoyed show casing their craft. If you have an opportunity to see any shows there you will definitely enjoy yourself.
P L
5 months ago
I love the symphony but now the ticket fees are outrageous! I paid almost $100 in fees for 2 tickets only to treat my mom. I think I won't be going back anytime soon.
AK Media
5 years ago
I went recently for the music of John Williams and I was definitely not disappointed. They orchestra brought back a lot of memories as they took us on a journey through some of my favorite movies. The conductors knowledge of the movies and the fun they had with the Star Wars characters were nice touches to a great evening. Cant wait to go again.
Jenn Gherardi (Tisdale)
a year ago
It is such a treasure to have the symphony connected to our community and to experience such incredible performances in our Queen City! From the Pops, to the Movie Series, the Charlotte Symphony presents exceptional musical experiences, and it is always a treat to attend!
Desiree M
5 years ago
Love coming here for a date night. I prefer the balcony seating, however, there arent any bad seats in the house from the times Ive went. Saw last nights pop concert series performance of John Williams Unlimited. Tend to go to the more traditional performances, but I enjoyed the brief explanations before the pieces. I think the Charlotte pops series helps encourage people that may not otherwise come out and experience the orchestra! The orchestra did a fantastic job on these technical pieces. They even had Star Wars characters dresses up before the show and on stage during the performance. It is the most fun Ive had at an orchestra in some time! I will attending more pop series in the future. My boyfriend who did not grow up playing in orchestra also really appreciated it!
Brian A
11 months ago
I had the pleasure of attending Beethoven 360 on 11/08/25. I was visiting family that live in Charlotte so it was my first time here. I found the staff very friendly and helpful. The venue itself was cozy and perfect for the event. I was able to sit on the stage as the orchestra was in the pit area which was wonderful. I had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed the music and presentation. So much so I tried to get some family members to go to the later show.
