Fri/Sat, Feb 6-7, 2026 | 8pm
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, WOOLNER STAGE
MARTIN MARIETTA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, RALEIGH

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North Carolina Symphony
Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor
Timothy McAllister, saxophone

Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
Three Dance Episodes from On the Town program notes

John Adams (b. 1947)
Saxophone Concerto program notes
    Animato: tranquillo, suave
    Molto vivo: a hard, driving pulse
Timothy McAllister, alto saxophone

INTERMISSION

George Gershwin (1898-1937) / Arr. Robert Russell Bennett
Porgy and Bess: A Symphonic Picture program notes

James P. Johnson (1894-1955) program notes
“Victory Stride”

The North Carolina Symphony’s America 250 season continues with a vibrant snapshot of American musical imagination, celebrating the inventive spirit that runs through these works—from Broadway vitality to symphonic jazz to today’s bold new sounds.

The North Carolina Symphony gratefully acknowledges the support of Weekend Sponsor celito.

The North Carolina Symphony gratefully acknowledges the support of Friday Concert Sponsor celito.

The Friday evening concert is made possible in part by the Arthur and Campbell Moss Solo Artist Fund.

The Saturday concert is made possible in part by the Else R. Couch/John N. Couch Fund.