All Concerts & Events
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The Planets
A season finale unlike any other as The Philharmonic partners with Spartanburg County Libraries to celebrate their new planetarium, set to open in the Spring of 2025. This special occasion will feature the world premiere of a commissioned piece by our local composer-in-residence, Peter B. Kay, created especially for this momentous event. To cap off this celestial celebration, we will embark on a musical journey through the cosmos with Gustav Holst's timeless masterpiece, "The Planets." Prepare to be enchanted by a night of music that blends art and science in perfect harmony, promising a memorable and celestial experience.
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Debussy: La Mer
Set sail on a season of breathtaking music with a concert that sweeps from the stormy seas to the grandeur of the opera stage.
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Hub City Holiday
Celebrate the season with Spartanburg Philharmonic’s annual Hub City Holiday concert, a joyful evening filled with festive music and community spirit.
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Voices of a Nation
Kicking off 2026 and the “Festival of American Voices,” this concert presents a vivid survey of American classical music, highlighting voices from different cultural
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Best of Broadway
Spartanburg Philharmonic teams up once again with our friends Spartanburg Little Theatre for an unforgettable Best of Broadway concert, celebrating the biggest hits from Broadway’s most iconic musicals.
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American Dreams
From distant shores to dazzling stages, this program tells the story of artists who left their homelands in search of new opportunities, bringing with them rich musical traditions that would flourish in America.
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Blues dell'arte
A captivating night that explores the beauty of classic and contemporary compositions inspired by Carnival, soul, blues and the Caribbean. Immerse yourself in the playful rhythms of Stravinsky's "Pulcinella Suite" followed by a soulful fusion of worlds and cultures with “Baião ‘N’ Blues” by Clarice Assad. We are thrilled to showcase the exceptional virtuoso Jens Lindemann as our featured guest artist on trumpet in “Trumpet Concerto” by the esteemed Wynton Marsalis. Don't miss this soul stirring performance that promises a symphony of emotions and musical brilliance.
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Hub City Holiday
Get into the holiday spirit with Hub City Holiday, the Spartanburg Philharmonic’s festive concert on December 7th at Twichell Auditorium! SUBSCRIBE TO THE FULL SERIES: LEARN ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS
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POPS: Game Knight
The Spartanburg Philharmonic invites you on a thrilling adventure through the epic soundscapes of The Lord of the Rings, Halo, Super Mario Bros., and more. Whether you're a die-hard gamer or a lover of cinematic scores, you’ll be transported into iconic worlds filled with action, magic, and adventure.
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Symphonie Fantastique
Immerse yourself in a world of musical fantasy, featuring the brilliant pianist Terrence Wilson. This special evening will showcase a contemporary composition by Reena Esmail, Rachmaninoff's awe-inspiring "Rhapsody on a Theme by Paganini," and the mesmerizing grand finale, Berlioz's "Symphonie Fantastique." Get ready for a night of fantastic music as we kickstart our 96th Season that’s sure to rouse your imagination.
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Music Lovers’ Luncheon
RSVP your spot for our Music Lovers’ Luncheon series at the Piedmont Club where we discuss all things music leading up to our Zimmerli Series concerts.
Shostakovich: Symphony no. 5
Join us for the Spartanburg Philharmonic’s season finale featuring three extraordinary works. The concert opens with An Act of Resistance by Joel Thomson followed by an American classic, The Three Black Kings by Duke Ellington, and will conclude with Dmitri Shostakovich’s epic Symphony no. 5. You won’t want to miss this experience!
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Best of Broadway: In Concert with Spartanburg Little Theatre
Scintillating strings and soaring vocals - the bright lights of Broadway come to the Hub City. Featuring our friends at the Spartanburg Little Theatre, enjoy a one-night-only performance of memorable, well-loved Broadway tunes together with the live music of your Spartanburg Philharmonic. Another magical arts partnership to brighten your spring and add a celebratory new note to our 95th Season.
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Beethoven: Symphony no. 4
Join us for an evening of excitement and beauty as we celebrate the month of love! Setting the mood, the concert opens with the highly romantic The Night and The Love by Augusta Holmés. Alberto Ginastera’s intimate Variaciones concertantes will showcase the extraordinary talent in your Spartanburg Philharmonic, featuring soloists throughout the orchestra culminating in an energetic finale.
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The Nutcracker: Presented with Ballet Spartanburg
Spartanburg's most beloved holiday tradition is now a truly magical partnership with Ballet Spartanburg. Join us for an enchanting tale brought to life through Tchaikovsky's exquisite music and Carlos Agudelo's inspired choreography. Treat yourself to an unforgettable performance filled with holiday cheer and be swept away by the whimsical world of Clara, The Mouse King, Sugar Plum Fairy, and more.
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Dvořák: From The New World
Your Spartanburg Philharmonic opens its monumental 95th Season with the brave and bold Symphony From the New World under the baton of our new Music Director, John Young Shik Concklin.
Dvořák's Symphony no. 9, opus 95 is filled with dancing Czech rhythms and familiar American folk melodies. The concert will open with a newly commissioned work by Spartanburg’s own Peter B. Kay followed by Xavier Foley’s Soul Bass, an extraordinary work for solo double bass and orchestra!
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American Songscape
From the swirls of sound on urban streets to the poignant strains of traditional songs, our final concert of the season paints an aural portrait of America. Led by guest conductor Jacob Joyce and featuring pianist Dominic Cheli, immerse yourself in a fusion of rhythm, melody, and life fully lived.
Tao of Purity & Power
Each instrument adds its own voice and color to a piece of music and offers composers endless possibilities when creating new themes. Along with guest conductor Lee Mills and soloist Conrad Tao, join us for a concert that examines how composers employ this world of sound and expression to craft the unexpected.
Heart, Soul & Cello
Elgar’s Cello Concerto is undoubtedly one of the most impassioned and emotionally expressive pieces of music ever written. Brought to life by guest conductor, Nadège Foofat and cellist Claire Bryant, each note weaves its way into your soul, captivating and moving you to places that defy description.
The Nutcracker: Presented with Ballet Spartanburg
Exceptional. Outstanding. Even More Beautiful. Spartanburg’s most beloved holiday tradition is now better than ever. Audiences lauded last season’s Nutcracker collaboration with Ballet Spartanburg, and our 2022 performance will reach even greater heights.
Fantasy & Firebird
Let your imagination take flight with a fantasy-filled program led by guest conductor Troy Quinn and featuring violinist Fabiola Kim. You’ll be swept away by the ultimate Russian fairytale found in Stravinksy's The Firebird. Join us, and let your heart soar with the music.
Scheherazade & Other Tales
All music tells a story, sometimes one inspired by familiar myths and legends that are bigger than life and full of mystery and drama. In this program, guest conductor Antoine Clark and baritone Kenneth Overton take us on a fantastic musical adventure of the imagination.
Epic: Mahler Symphony No. 1
Never before played by your Spartanburg Philharmonic, the sheer power and scale of Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 will leave you feeling inspired to take on the world.
Carefree
Join us for an enthralling evening of charming and cheerful music highlighted by Mozart’s Violin Concert No. 3 performed by Philharmonic Concertmaster, Callie Brennan.
Whimsical: The Nutcracker
What better way to welcome the holidays than with the festive, playful, almost magical feeling created by Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker and a collaboration with an old friend? This December, join your Spartanburg Philharmonic and Ballet Spartanburg for an exceptional performance of this beloved masterpiece of classical music and ballet.
Magical
Slip into a world of endless possibilities and imagination. Back by popular demand and highlighting the joy, wonder, and sheer fun of classical music, we proudly present an evening of American composer John Williams’ most popular and critically acclaimed blockbuster works.
Radiant
The program for Radiant is specially curated to rekindle your love of classical music and reignite your spirit. From a reflective and breathtakingly brilliant new work by Peter B. Kay to the vibrantly cheerful and triumphant melodies of Brahms’s Symphony No. 2, join us as we relight the concert hall and bring live music back to Twichell Auditorium.
Glorious Fanfare
Experience your Spartanburg Philharmonic like never before! With an extraordinary online concert spotlighting our most talented musicians and showcasing the depth and vibrant range of each section of your orchestra.
Soulful Serenade
This February, the Spartanburg Philharmonic invites you to reinvigorate your soul with Soulful Serenade featuring pieces that tug at your heart, pull at your emotions, and even transform your spirit. Whether you seek to be inspired, transported, soothed, or embraced, Soulful Serenade will do all that and more.
'Burg Bound: A Stay-At-Home Holiday Concert
An online musical feast of the coming season’s most beloved carols and tunes to be shared while our families are gathered together at home.
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Ludwig: Heroes & Revolution
Join the Spartanburg Philharmonic online as we embark on a sublime musical journey through the sweeping, often turbulent emotions found in some of classical music's most revolutionary and heroic works. The program features pieces by Saint-Georges, Roumain, and Beethoven.
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[CANCELED] Glorious Finale
As a grand and glorious finale to our 2019-2020 Classics Season, we are delighted to present Tchaikovsky’s epic 5th Symphony along side our local champion of the organ, Brennan Szafron, performing Poulenc’s beautifully mysterious Organ Concerto.
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