The Sound of an American Moment
If one piece captures the spirit of American classical music in the mid-20th century, it might just be Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3.
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Since Dawn
If you think the world feels politically anxious right now, imagine being a Jewish composer in Germany in 1933. That’s exactly where Kurt Weill found himself — and what he created on his way out the door is one of the most fascinatingly weird, sharp-elbowed pieces in the concert repertoire.
Seven Deadly Sins—and the Man Who Fled the Nazis to Write About Them.
If you think the world feels politically anxious right now, imagine being a Jewish composer in Germany in 1933. That’s exactly where Kurt Weill found himself — and what he created on his way out the door is one of the most fascinatingly weird, sharp-elbowed pieces in the concert repertoire.
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¡Olé! The Winston-Salem Symphony Brings Carmen to Life
Few pieces of music are as instantly recognizable — or as irresistibly exciting — as Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Whether you’re a lifelong opera devotee or someone who’s never set foot in an opera house, you already know this music. It’s in movies, commercials, figure skating routines, and pop songs. It’s everywhere — and for good reason
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A trombone with valves?
A trombone with valves? In a recent episode of our fun new series, Just In Case (in which Winston-Salem Symphony musicians show us what’s inside their mysterious cases), WSS principal trombonist Brian French displayed the things he carries in his case for rehearsals and concerts. Then he showed how he could remove his valve if
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Tree sap in the cello case?
Tree sap in the cello case? In a recent episode of our fun new series, Just In Case (in which Winston-Salem Symphony musicians show us what’s inside their mysterious cases), WSS cellist Jennifer Alexandra Johnston showed us some of the things she keeps inside her case for rehearsals and concerts. But rosin (tree sap) was
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Shhh! This post is about brass mutes!
Shhh! This post is about brass mutes! The latest episode of our fun new series, Just In Case (in which Winston-Salem Symphony musicians show us what’s inside their mysterious cases), features WSS trumpeter Ken Wilmot showing off the wide variety of “mutes” that he may need to use during the course of a season of
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Reed Making
The delicate art of reed-making You may have seen our recent social media post featuring the kickoff to a fun new series, Just In Case, in which Winston-Salem Symphony musicians show us what’s inside their mysterious cases. In this episode, WSS principal oboist Claire Kostic displayed the interesting accoutrements inside her fancy backback case—including two
Around the World in 80 Minutes
From the coffee houses of Vienna to the salons of Paris, from the tea rooms of London to the theatres of Broadway—in this concert, let music take you around the world.
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The World Beloved
The Symphony Chorus shines in this unique setting of the liturgical text. Joined by bluegrass stars Hank, Pattie and the Current, your spirit is sure to smile as down-home rhythms and sparkling fiddle and mandolin add a new texture to choral tradition.
CenterStage
Music blossoms in this early spring concert featuring principal musicians Kathryn Levy and Brooks Whitehouse, front-and-center.
Mixtape
Get out your Walkman and enjoy a Mixtape dedicated to you—and only you—from your Winston-Salem Symphony.
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Sextet
Live from the Moravian Music Foundation, Beethoven’s “Pastoral “ Symphony is presented as a string sextet, plus a rarely heard Beethoven work for four trombones.
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A Carolina Christmas: Unwrapped!
Kick off the holiday season with big band jazz from The Ramkat! We’ll unwrap Christmas one carol at a time. Martha Bassett guests.
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American Landscapes
November 15, 2020
Music by Copland, Dvořák, and Winston-Salem’s own Dan Locklair create a sonic canvas of the American experience.
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London Calling
October 24, 2020
Our first Stage Pass concert, and our first performance since the start of the pandemic. Socially distanced and safely online, Rossini, Clyne, and Haydn fire up an autumn evening.
