Artistic Director

Join us for an exhilarating evening of music celebrating the majestic combination of brass and organ. Featuring core members of the Charleston Symphony and special guests.

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Brass & Organ Chamber Concert

Grace Church Cathedral

Charleston’s favorite holiday tradition continues! With the CSO Chorus, beloved soloists, dancers, and surprises along the way — Holiday Pops will feature seasonal holiday classics from around the world. This spectacular celebration of joy and holiday cheer is guaranteed to entertain and delight audiences of all ages.

Holiday Pops!

Gaillard Center

Experience the magic of the season with Handel’s Messiah – a timeless masterpiece with its recognizable “Hallelujah!” chorus. There’s no better time of year to immerse yourself in the uplifting spirit of this sacred oratorio, synonymous with good will and charity.

Join the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for the beloved holiday tradition, Holy City Messiah. Enjoy the majestic sounds of the CSO Chamber Chorus and four distinguished guest soloists at three stunning churches in downtown Charleston, Daniel Island, and Summerville. Don’t miss this glorious celebration of the season!

Holy City Messiah

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

Saint Clare of Assisi Catholic Church

St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church

Conductor Andrew Grams leads the CSO in an all-American program of music that expresses the pulse of freedom that courses through all of us, from Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber to the operatic storytelling of history in Sanctuary Road, created by Paul Moravec and Mark Campbell. 

Sanctuary Road

Unwrap the joy of the season with Charleston’s most cherished holiday tradition! Holiday Pops is back with a spectacular celebration that is bigger and brighter than ever. This year promises an enchanting blend of festive favorites, show-stopping singers and dancers, beloved choruses, and delightful surprises that will fill your heart with holiday cheer. This magical evening is the perfect experience to get into the holiday spirit with friends and family of all ages. Secure your seats now for the most joyous event of the year!

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra Chorus, directed by Nicholas Quardokus, will join the CSO and talented soloists for this uplifting season finale concert weekend. Haydn’s “London” Symphony and Dvořák’s Te Deum are also included in the roster of music from renowned composers. 

Artistic Director

Nicholas Quardokus

Events

Upcoming events

18 - 20 Dec, 2025

Holiday Pops! · Charleston Symphony

24 - 25 Apr, 2026

Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy · Charleston Symphony

Past events

May 1, 2025

Brass & Organ Chamber Concert · Charleston Symphony

19 - 21 Dec, 2024

Holiday Pops! · Charleston Symphony

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