We can’t wait to connect again both inside and outside the concert hall. Scroll down to see the concerts we have planned for you this upcoming year.
In addition to our 6 season concerts, we also have a variety of free Community Concerts and a free concert series called Symphony on Tap.
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Music of the Knights
Saturday, September 21 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
Our season opens as we pay tribute to British musical legends Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sir Elton John, and Sir Paul McCartney. Enjoy performances by the Fayetteville Symphony Orchestra and world-class vocalists, featuring iconic songs like “Hey Jude”, “Can You Feel The Love Tonight”, and more.
Handel’s Water Music Suite
Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 7:30pm | St. John’s Episcopal Church
This classical chamber music concert involving 20 Fayetteville Symphony musicians will be centered around Handel’s Water Music Suite. The Fayetteville Symphony will perform suites 1-3 in the beautiful sanctuary of St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Sounds of Lafayette
Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 7:30pm | First Presbyterian Church
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to Fayetteville, the only namesake city he visited in his lifetime. To celebrate the anniversary of his visit, we will present a chamber concert featuring music written by French composers. This program is a true chamber music concert and will feature string and woodwind musicians performing unconducted music. Maestro Stefan Sanders will provide commentary and insight from the stage.
The New World Reimagined
Saturday, February 22 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium
Experience the world premiere of a new work by Ahmed Al Abaca commissioned by the FSO. This exciting new piece will feature FSO’s own, Dr. Ron Ford. You may know Ron from his exceptional saxophone solo on our 2022 John Williams concert or from his many astounding performances with the FSO Jazz Ensemble.
Also featured on this program is a new work written by North Carolina composer, Brittany J. Green. The performance of this piece is sponsored by the League of American Orchestras’ Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program.
On the second half of the program we will perform Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”, a beloved composition that was influenced by Black and Native music.
Mallet Madness
Friday & Saturday, March 14 & 15 at 7:30pm | Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County
Assistant Conductor and percussionist Dr. Daniel McCloud will lead an eight-person percussion ensemble on a musical journey for you, our beloved audience! This exciting concert with our talented and creative percussion section is sure to be a highlight of the season. Join us for either night at the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County.
Beethoven V
Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm | Seabrook Auditorium at Fayetteville State University
Join us for a Beethoven’s epic Symphony no. 5! We are also bringing esteemed trumpeter, Billy Hunter, to Fayetteville to perform several pieces in addition to Beethoven V. Billy is the Principal Trumpeter of the New York Metropolitan Opera – you won’t want to miss this chance to hear him live!
