Single Ticket Info

Saturday, September 29, 2007 Grand Opening Concert
Sponsored by Wilmington Gastroenterology Associates

The Wilmington Symphony Orchestra’s Beethoven symphony cycle continues with the mighty Eroica Symphony, plus Norman Bemelmans plays Franz Liszt’s devilishly dazzling Totentanz. Pre-concert commentary by conductor Steven Errante begins at 7:00 PM.

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Saturday, November 03, 2007 Orchestra Showcase
Sponsored by Cooperative Bank

The Wilmington Symphony is the focus, with Paul Hindemith’s orchestral blockbuster Symphonic Metamorphosis and the Symphony No. 4 of Beethoven. Pre-concert commentary by conductor Steven Errante begins at 7:00 PM.

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Saturday, December 01, 2007 Holiday Concert, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Sponsored by Plantation Village

Experience Wilmington’s first Nutcracker with live orchestral accompaniment as the Wilmington Ballet Company performs their innovative production of excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.

Special guests Fran Tabor and the Girls’Choir of Wilmington also share in the festive holiday celebrations of music of the season with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra - a great way to start the holiday season!

Pre-concert commentary by conductor Steven Errante begins at 7:00 PM.

Music includes:

Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker selections Rutter: Shepherd's Pipe Carol Rutter: Lord of the Dance Rutter: Candlelight Carol Rutter: Angels' Carol Klepper: Shalom Rav Collins: Come, Rejoice Collins: Song for Sarajevo Thompson: Carol of the Rose

Pre-Concert Buffet Concert-goers can also enjoy a pre-concert buffet dinner on Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m., in the Madeline Suite on the UNCW campus. The buffet is $28 per person. Advance reservations are required and must be pre-paid with check or credit card before 4:30 p.m. Weds., Nov. 28th. For dinner reservations call the Wilmington Symphony Office at 791-9262.

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Saturday, February 09, 2008 American Originals
Sponsored by Brightmore of Wilmington

Music of Aaron Copland, John Adams (the composer, not the president) and Leonard Bernstein’s jazzy Three Dances from On the Town are heard alongside performances by future stars - the winners of the Richard R. Deas Student Concerto Competition. Pre-concert commentary by conductor Steven Errante begins at 7:00 PM.

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Saturday, April 26, 2008 Spanish Accent
Sponsored by Prudential CRES Commercial Real Estate

The season finale has a Spanish accent, with Rodrigo’s Concierto di Aranjuez (think “rich Carinthian leather”) and the dramatic music from de Falla’s ballet The Three Cornered Hat. Pre-concert commentary by conductor Steven Errante begins at 7:00 PM.

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Matinee series

Sunday, December 02, 2007 Holiday Matinee: Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker
Co-sponsored by International Paper Company and Chemtex International

An encore performance of Wilmington’s first Nutcracker with live orchestral accompaniment is presented at a family-friendly matinee hour of 4:00 p.m.

The Wilmington Ballet Company performs their innovative production of excerpts from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet accompanied by the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra.

Special guests Fran Tabor and the Girls’Choir of Wilmington also share in the festive holiday celebrations of music of the season with the Wilmington Symphony Orchestra - a great way to start the holiday season!

Music includes: Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker selections Rutter: Shepherd's Pipe Carol Rutter: Lord of the Dance Rutter: Candlelight Carol Rutter: Angels' Carol Klepper: Shalom Rav Collins: Come, Rejoice Collins: Song for Sarajevo Thompson: Carol of the Rose

Single tickets are $22 for First Reserved, $20 for Second Reserved and $4 for youth under 17.

Saturday, March 15, 2008 Annual Benefit Performance, Organ and Orchestra Spectacular at First Presbyterian Church

The Wilmington Symphony and organist Douglas Leightenheimer collaborate on the occasion of the 80th year of the E. M. Skinner organ in First Presbyterian Church. Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony highlights an evening you won't want to miss.

Single tickets are $TBA for First Reserved, $TBA for Second Reserved and $TBA for youth under 17.

Sunday, April 27, 2008 Free Family Concert
Sponsored by Southeastern Nephrology Associates

Join the Wilmington Symphony for a perennial family favorite-- the annual Free Family Concert, a program designed for both the youth and old at art.

Single tickets are $0 for First Reserved, $0 for Second Reserved and $0 for youth under 17.

TO ORDER TICKETS: Reserved seating for the season can be purchased through the Kenan Auditorium Ticket Office weekdays from 10 am to 6 pm by calling (910) 962-3500 or 1-800-732-3643. Special group rates are also available.