Fletcher Opera Theater
Christmas is a time of giving, sharing, and celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
"The Real Meaning of Christmas" is an inspirational theatrical comedy stage play. The play takes place inside of the Weaver family home, where you will find Latifah Weaver, a single mother; and her struggles to raise two children. Her goal has always been to give her children the Christmas that she, as a child, never had.
Her son, has high expectations of what he wants for Christmas and his meaning of Christmas, being that he has his eyes set on a young lady, that he wants to impress during this holiday season
Latifah's daughter, is so consumed with her own beauty, that she overlooked the needs of all those around her.
Papa Tre, Latifah's 60 year-old father, has characteristics of Scrooge, he hates Christmas, and hates the thought of his granddaughter, Bre', who is set to come visit for Christmas.
Bre' is accustomed to the "lifestyle of the rich and famous" but finds it difficult adjusting to Christmas in an unfamiliar environment.
See what happens, as we understand the real meaning of Christmas. Watch as we find out about "real love". Join us as we find the "value of giving"... and we realize that there is NO GREATER MEASURE OF LOVE or GIVING than that of our father above... The Real Meaning of Christmas is sure to make you laugh, think and inspire you.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Sze-Ki Mok, conductor
Classical Kids Live!
Enjoy a musical story of the life and music of Tchaikovsky as he travels to America—featuring his best-loved works including the 1812 Overture, The Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty, Swan Lake, and more.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
Entertaining and engaging, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys put on a high-energy show beloved by audiences across generations. Formed over a decade ago at a distillery on the Tennessee side of the Smoky Mountains, the Po’ Ramblin’ Boys have spread their brand of bluegrass far and wide – to festivals across the country, European venues, and recently on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Their music is rooted in reverence for and deep knowledge of bluegrass and country music traditions, but their songwriting speaks to modern times.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Anna Rakitina, conductor
Stella Chen, violin
Elena Langer: Leonora’s Dream
Haydn: Symphony No. 101, “The Clock”
Dvořák: Violin Concerto
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The Music of Paul Simon, James Taylor, & Neil Diamond Starring Michael Cavanaugh - NC Symphony
Meymandi Concert Hall
Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Sze-Ki Mok, conductor
Michael Cavanaugh, vocalist and piano
Your North Carolina Symphony and the charismatic Michael Cavanaugh honor the music of talented singers and songwriters such as Paul Simon, Neil Diamond, James Taylor, and more in this electric celebration of the American Rock & Roll Songbook.
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Memorial Auditorium
Imagine a performance that displays 5,000 years of culture in one night. A seamless blend of timeless stories, live East-West orchestration, innovative digital backdrops, a deeply expressive dance form. Shen Yun is something you have to see to believe.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Pablo Ferrández, cello
Ravel: Alborada del Gracioso
Dutilleux: Tout un monde lointain...
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade
Join us as the North Carolina Symphony performs Rimsky-Korsakov's spectacular showpiece—Scheherazade.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Jessica Hung, violin
Carlos Miguel Prieto, violin
J.S. Bach: “Brandenburg” Concerto No. 3
J.S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins
Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances
Bartók: Divertimento for Strings
The North Carolina Symphony and Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto perform Bach’s glorious Third Brandenburg Concerto.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
With her one-of-a-kind voice and piano, Iris DeMent brings enraptured audiences along as she’s “workin’ on a world” (to borrow the title of her most recent album) that’s brighter and more just with every note. Her iconic voice and powerful songwriting first was revealed on her landmark debut, Infamous Angel, which recently marked its 30th anniversary and included songs like “Our Town,” “Let the Mystery Be,” and “Mama’s Opry” that are now considered Americana classics. She received the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer Award in 2017 and was a favorite duet partner of John Prine, on his song “In Spite of Ourselves” and many others. In any song, from any era, DeMent’s music comes straight from the heart, and it’ll find its way into your heart, too.
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Memorial Auditorium
Composed by Daniel Catán
Libretto by Marcela Fuentes-Berain
Presented under license from Associated Music Publishers, Inc., copyright owner.
Performed in Spanish with English supertitles.
*Company Premiere
North Carolina Opera's first ever Spanish language opera! Embark on a magical and mysterious journey along the mighty Amazon. Glamorous opera legend Florencia Grimaldi is traveling incognito by steamboat through the enchanted rainforest in hopes of finding her long lost love. Wracked by storms and a cholera outbreak, she and her fellow passengers are drawn deeper into the Amazon, where fantasy and reality intertwine, and their hopes and dreams are tested.
“Florencia en al Amazonas sounds and feels like Puccini and Debussy, with murmurs of Ravel and the film music of Technicolor epics. The music glistens like sun on the river; it is graceful and ravishing.” – Robert Levine, Bachtrack
“The Mexican composer’s style is firmly, richly tonal and melodically effusive, with soaring vocal lines; the orchestration dazzles.” – Andrew Farach-Colton, Gramophone
FEATURING Vanessa Vasquez, Richard Ollarsaba, Marlen Nahhas, Jason Karn, Levi Hernandez, and Claudia Chapa
CONDUCTED BY Joseph Mechavich
DIRECTED BY John Hoomes
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The Spring Season opens with a playful and unique interpretation of Maurice Ravel’s “Boléro”, choreographed by the imaginative Lynne Taylor-Corbett. A “perfect” couple prepares for a “perfect” day at the beach.
“The elements conspire against them to ruin their day,” Taylor-Corbett explains. “It’s just a pure, unadulterated fantasy.”
Included in this program is a new ballet from Amy Hall Garner.
PROGRAM INCLUDES:
Boléro by Lynne Taylor-Corbett
World Premiere by Amy Hall Garner
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Sophie Sze-Ki Mok, conductor
Chester Gregory, vocalist
Shayna Steele, vocalist
Broadway artists Chester Gregory and Shayna Steele return to perform the greatest love songs from Motown and beyond—from artists like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, and more!
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Memorial Auditorium
With the worldwide excitement around the recently announced European tour, GRAMMY®-winning, progressive music titans Dream Theater are announcing their 40th Anniversary Tour 2024 – 2025 leg for North America. The tour will be An Evening With Dream Theater and will be the first tour of North America since drummer Mike Portnoy’s return to the lineup joining vocalist James LaBrie, bassist John Myung, guitarist John Petrucci, and keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Dream Theater will be performing classics and fan favorites from their catalog in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of music.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
In her 50-plus years in music, Judy Collins has always exhibited impeccable taste in songcraft. On her landmark 1967 album, Wildflowers, she curated a stunning collection featuring originals alongside songs by not-yet household names such as Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen, and adventurous selections by Jacques Brel and Francesco Landini. Her discerning palette and her literary gifts have enabled her to evolve into a poetic, storyteller songwriter. Now, in her 6th decade as a singer and songwriter, Judy is experiencing a profound level of growth and prolific creativity.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Michael Abels: Delights & Dances
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
One of today's most in-demand classical musicians, guest pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason joins your North Carolina Symphony to perform Beethoven’s poetic Piano Concerto No. 4. Experience a second audience favorite by Beethoven during the thrilling Symphony No. 7, a masterpiece of rhythm and energy, conducted by Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto.
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Memorial Auditorium
A battle is being waged for your soul from an office in hell!
Witness a fast-paced, tour-de-force performance in this acclaimed adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ satiric masterpiece.
This international hit offers a faithful stage adaptation of Lewis’ The Screwtape Letters, following Screwtape, a senior tempter in Hell, as he schemes to capture the soul of an unsuspecting human on earth and reveals spiritual warfare in vivid, humorous and powerful ways.
The Screwtape Letters run time is 90 minutes with no intermission.
It is recommended for ages 13 and older, and children under age 4 are not admitted.
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Memorial Auditorium
The Blues Is Alright Tour comes to Raleigh Memorial Auditorium with The 13th Annual Raleigh Blues Festival on Friday, February 21. The Blues is a musical storytelling filled with stark emotion and a revolving reality check. It's authentically raw; transforming tragedy adversity and heartache into a visceral and cathartic experience. This special night of emotive lyrics and guitar-driven accompaniment features performances by Tucka, Pokey Bear, West Love, J-Wonn, Theodis Ealey, and Live in the Flesh Band.
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Fletcher Opera Theater
PineCone favorites The Steel Wheels return with songs to get us through hard times and hard choices and into a brighter tomorrow. “As a band,” says frontman Trent Wagler, “our aim is to make music that acknowledges the pain and difficulty of the moment, but takes a step back to look at the harmony we can create through all that life throws at us." Harmony, both musical and universal, is at the core of the Virginia-based folk-rock band’s sound. And you’ll feel it in the audience, too.
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Meymandi Concert Hall
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
North Carolina Master Chorale
Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels: Psalm 23 from Omar
Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9
Carlos Miguel Prieto leads the North Carolina Symphony, the North Carolina Master Chorale, and guest soloists in Beethoven's monumental Ninth Symphony—including the inspiring “Ode to Joy.”
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Memorial Auditorium
*This event has been postponed from August 10, 2024, to February 22, 2025
English
Ramon Ayala hits the road on his farewell tour "El Principio de Un Final" 2024. Come say farewell to Ramon's legendary career that spans over +60 years and as he makes one final stop in Raleigh / Durham at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts on February 22.
Spanish
Ramon Ayala se despide de los escenarios con su gira "El Principio de Un Final" 2024. Vengan a despedir a la gran leyenda con una trayectoria de +60 años con una última parada en Raleigh / Durham en Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts este 10 de Febrero.
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