Events
Mysterium at Kaleideum
Winston-Salem Symphony
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Kristin Lee Violin
Antonín Dvořák
Carnival Overture
Johannes Brahms
Violin Concerto
Leonard Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Rhapsody in Blue
Winston-Salem Symphony
Ray Ushikubo Piano
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Richard Strauss
Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
Rhapsody in Blue
Winston-Salem Symphony
Ray Ushikubo Piano
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2
George Gershwin
Rhapsody in Blue
Richard Strauss
Suite from Der Rosenkavalier
Jurassic Park
Featuring visually stunning imagery and groundbreaking special effects, the action-packed adventure of Jurassic Park pits man against prehistoric predators in the ultimate battle for survival.
Experience it now, projected in HD with a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams' iconic score live to picture.
Every Valley
Handel’s Messiah is one of the most celebrated oratorios of all time. The glorious “Hallelujah” chorus, tenderly expressive arias, and the majestic choruses have been drawing crowds since the composition was premiered in 1742. Let Handel’s melodies lift your spirit and fill your heart this Christmas season as Music Director Michelle Merrill invites you to rediscover the magic of this enduring work.
Light, Love, and Joy
The Symphony Chorus is joined by the Singing Rams from Winston-Salem State University and an instrumental jazz trio to celebrate light, love, and joy through music.
Expansive Soundscapes
Winston-Salem Symphony
Sterling Elliott Cello
Jodi Burns Soprano
Jason McKinney Bass
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Antonín Dvorák
Cello Concerto
Carl Nielsen
Symphony No. 3, "Espansiva"
Expansive Soundscapes
Winston-Salem Symphony
Sterling Elliott Cello
Jodi Burns Soprano
Jason McKinney Bass
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Antonín Dvorák
Cello Concerto
Carl Nielsen
Symphony No. 3, "Espansiva"
Youth Orchestras Fall Extravaganza
All four ensembles of the WSS Youth Orchestras program get they performance season off to a start in this inspiring autumn concert.
Cirque de la Symphonie
The high-flying acrobatics of audience favorite Cirque de la Symphonie will keep you on the edge of your seat! Combining popular classical music with soaring flight, tumbling, and juggling, Cirque thrills audiences around the world. Don’t miss this one-night-only engagement with your Winston-Salem Symphony!
A Chamber Serenade
Winston-Salem Symphony
Karim Sulayman Tenor
Christopher Caudill Horn
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Arvo Pärt
Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings
W.A. Mozart
Symphony No. 41
A Chamber Serenade
Winston-Salem Symphony
Karim Sulayman Tenor
Christopher Caudill Horn
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Arvo Pärt
Cantus in memoriam Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Serenade for Tenor, Horn, and Strings
W.A. Mozart
Symphony No. 41
Youth Philharmonic, Chamber Sinfonia, and Premiere Strings
An early-spring offering from three of our Youth Orchestras ensembles.
Tina Turner
From the soulful “What’s Love Got to Do with It” to the empowering anthem “Simply the Best,” and the timeless “Proud Mary,” this concert promises an unforgettable journey through Turner’s greatest hits.
Verdi’s Requiem
Winston-Salem Symphony
Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus
Othalie Graham Soprano
Raehann Bryce-Davis Mezzo Soprano
Cooper Nolan Tenor
Bill McMurray Bass
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Chris Gilliam Chorus Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Requiem
Verdi’s Requiem
Winston-Salem Symphony
Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus
Othalie Graham Soprano
Raehann Bryce-Davis Mezzo Soprano
Cooper Nolan Tenor
Bill McMurray Bass
Michelle Merrill Conductor
Chris Gilliam Chorus Director
Giuseppe Verdi
Requiem
Peter and The Wolf
Spend the morning with a young boy, his grandfather, and a meadow full of animal characters in Prokofiev’s time-honored family favorite.
Triad Area Medical Orchestra
Spend the morning with a young boy, his grandfather, and a meadow full of animal characters in Prokofiev’s time-honored family favorite.
Spring Finale
Hear all four of our talented Youth Orchestras Program ensembles in their year-end concert! Conducted by Margaret Rehder and Dr. Ryane Dunnagan.
Play Music Seminario
Our end-of-year jamboree celebrates the remarkable work that all P.L.A.Y. Music program students have done since September. Don't miss the talents of Teams Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Price, and Chevalier as they perform selections from their season repertoire!
OM
Join us onstage at Reynolds Auditorium for a yoga class appropriate for all skill levels. Instructor Natascha Barnes will lead as you bend, stretch, and find inner harmony. Let that stress dissolve away to the relaxing sounds played by WSS musicians.
Marsalis + Tchaikovsky
This concert features well-known classical pieces and a jazzy, New Orleans-inspired concerto from Wynton Marsalis. Featuring guest violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins.
Marsalis + Tchaikovsky
This concert features well-known classical pieces and a jazzy, New Orleans-inspired concerto from Wynton Marsalis. Featuring guest violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins.
Ben Folds
The iconic, all-around musician comes home to perform with the Symphony at his high school alma mater, Reynolds Auditorium, one night only!
Halloween Spooktacular
Friendly-spooky Halloween treats for the young and young at heart, with maybe a few tricks for good measure. Wear your costumes!
Illuminare
Two scintillating choral works by today’s most popular American choral composers highlight contrasts in color and emotion, featuring the Winston-Salem Symphony Chorus.
Mozart & Ravel
Some of the best music tells a story; this concert features an overture from an opera, a concerto from a film score, and a fairy tale ballet performed by puppets.
Mozart & Ravel
Some of the best music tells a story; this concert features an overture from an opera, a concerto from a film score, and a fairy tale ballet performed by puppets.
Fall Extravaganza
Enjoy music from Mozart and John Williams to Bach, Dvorak, Edvard Grieg, and even Chuck Mangione! Conducted by Margaret Rehder and Dr. Ryane Dunnagan.
Triumph & Tragedy
An all-Tchaikovsky afternoon performed by a stellar volunteer orchestra of community medical professionals.
A Carolina Christmas
Music Director Michelle Merrill’s spin on traditional holiday favorites for orchestra and chorus.
Handel’s Messiah
Handel’s Messiah is one of the most celebrated oratorios of all time. The glorious “Hallelujah” chorus, tenderly expressive arias, and the majestic choruses have been drawing crowds since the composition was premiered in 1742.
A Night at Hogwarts
Fantastic scores and snippets covering the range of Harry Potter films, from John Williams and beyond. Magical fun for everyone!
Midyear Concert
Hear a late-winter concert featuring three of the Youth Orchestras Program's talented ensembles! Conducted by Margaret Rehder and Dr. Ryane Dunnagan.
Beethoven + Borodin
Beethoven’s firework 8th Symphony and Borodin’s familiar and raucous Polovstian Dances (featuring the Symphony Chorus) bookend a concert with a quieter middle. Charles Griffes’ “Poem” features WSS principal flutist Kathryn Levy, celebrating her 50th season with the orchestra; Quinn Mason’s recent “Princesa de la Luna” is a palette of colors and textures for a string orchestra with harp.
Beethoven + Borodin
Beethoven’s firework 8th Symphony and Borodin’s familiar and raucous Polovstian Dances (featuring the Symphony Chorus) bookend a concert with a quieter middle. Charles Griffes’ “Poem” features WSS principal flutist Kathryn Levy, celebrating her 50th season with the orchestra; Quinn Mason’s recent “Princesa de la Luna” is a palette of colors and textures for a string orchestra with harp.