CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
In recognition and celebration of Black History Month, we are thrilled to present a series of outstanding concerts featuring talented Black musicians in February. In addition to the artists onstage, our concerts will feature award-winning Black composers Michael Abels (who composed scores for Jordan Peele’s films Get Out, Us, and Nope) and Rhiannon Giddens (North Carolina native and founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops).
Greatest Love Songs
The Music of Motown & More
FRI/SAT, FEB 7-8, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Sophie 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!
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4
FRI/SAT, FEB 14-15, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Michael Abels: Delights & Dances
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4
Beethoven: Symphony No. 7
Concert Sponsor: Roux MacNeill Studio
Beethoven Symphony No. 9
FRI/SAT, FEB 21-22, 2025 | 8PM
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Kirsten MacKinnon, soprano
Susan Platts, mezzo-soprano
Travon D. Walker, tenor
Michael Sumuel, bass-baritone
North Carolina Master Chorale
Rhiannon Giddens and Michael Abels: Psalm 23 from Omar
Brahms: Alto Rhapsody
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9