Rhapsody in Blue
Presented by NC Symphony
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Date
October 16 - 17, 2026 -
Venue
Meymandi Concert Hall -
Doors Open
90 Minutes Prior -
On Sale
On Sale Now
Enhance your pre-show experience when visiting the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Raleigh by visiting The Lounge.
- Private pre-show lounge space, featuring lush décor
- Exclusive entrance, which opens 90 minutes prior to each performance and at intermission*
- Dedicated bar featuring top-shelf spirits, as well as one complimentary beverage per guest
- Access to complimentary light bites
Please note: To access The Lounge, guests must also have a ticket to a performance.
Event Details
North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano
Bernstein: Overture to Candide
John Adams: Harmonielehre
Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story
Tickets for this concert are available now as part of a 2026/27 North Carolina Symphony subscription. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, August 10 at 10am.
Age Policy
Every patron, regardless of age requires a ticket and must be able to sit quietly in a seat throughout the performance.
Children aged 2 and under are not permitted to attend Classical, Friday Favorites, or Pops concerts.
Concert Insights
Arrive early for Concert Insights at 7pm—a free, 30-minute pre-concert experience. Enjoy discussions with guest artists and discover musical highlights in person with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. It’s the perfect way to enhance your experience of live classical music.