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Join us for Sunset Serenade on the steps of the landmark U.S. Custom House! This free concert launches the 2025 Piccolo Spoleto Festival featuring the Charleston Symphony and special guest soloists. Led by CSO conductor, Ryo Hasegawa, the program will feature familiar musical favorites, with works by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and more. Grab your beach chair or blanket and head downtown for a lively night of music under the stars. Arrive early and enjoy the festival atmosphere as Charleston gathers to celebrate the arts!

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Sunset Serenade

U.S. Custom House

Now is the perfect time to introduce your entire family to the magic of the symphony! Beethoven’s iconic Symphony No. 5 remains one of the most celebrated and instantly recognizable masterpieces in classical music. With its unforgettable “da-da-da-dum” opening, this timeless work comes to life in a casual, family-friendly setting with your Charleston Symphony. Enjoy an interactive and engaging musical experience where audience participation is part of the fun!

Family Concert

Gaillard Center

Behold the brilliance in this program featuring Beethoven’s groundbreaking 5th Symphony and the incredible prize-winning pianist George Li performing Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1. The highly accomplished Multiple GRAMMY-winning conductor JoAnn Falletta, acclaimed by American Public Media as “a mighty figure on the global music scene,” returns to lead the CSO.

Beethoven’s 5th Symphony

Make history with the Charleston Symphony as we take on the world’s most renowned stage! Joined by the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestra and the College of Charleston Orchestra, click here for full details about HOLY CITY IN THE BIG APPLE!

A Charleston Celebration

Carnegie Hall

Join the Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestras live at the Gaillard Center on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 1:00 pm! 

Charleston Symphony Youth Orchestras Fall Concert

Join us for a free outdoor concert for Seabrook Island residents featuring the Charleston Symphony! A lively mix of classical and pop favorites under the baton of conductor Ryo Hasegaw

Seabrook Pops

Seabrook Island

Join us for Sunset Serenade on the steps of the landmark US Custom House! A free concert to launch the 2024 Piccolo Spoleto Festival featuring the Charleston Symphony under the direction of Artistic Director, Yuriy Bekker and featuring vocalist Kyaunnee Richardson. Grab your beach chair or blanket and head downtown for a lively night of music under the stars. Arrive early and enjoy the festival atmosphere as Charleston gathers to celebrate the arts!

Conductor

Ryo Hasegawa

Events

Past events

May 23, 2025

Sunset Serenade · Charleston Symphony

Mar 8, 2025

Family Concert · Charleston Symphony

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