Playing Principal Second Violin

More Than A Ballet

"The Nutcracker" with Spartanburg Philharmonic has dazzled audiences of Hub City for more than three decades and is hailed as one of our most beloved holiday traditions. Over the years choreographer and director, Carlos Agudelo, has created a multi-faceted artistic masterpiece that delights audiences of all ages. Each season features new choreography and costume additions, as well as a Nutcracker Market located in front of Twichell Auditorium. This market provides families with an ultimate Nutcracker shopping experience, complete with photo opportunities, hot chocolate, music, and more before entering the auditorium. Join in the Christmas tradition with "The Nutcracker."

Conductor | John Young Shik Concklin

Playing Principal Second Violin

More Than A Ballet

"The Nutcracker" with Spartanburg Philharmonic has dazzled audiences of Hub City for more than three decades and is hailed as one of our most beloved holiday traditions. Over the years choreographer and director, Carlos Agudelo, has created a multi-faceted artistic masterpiece that delights audiences of all ages. Each season features new choreography and costume additions, as well as a Nutcracker Market located in front of Twichell Auditorium. This market provides families with an ultimate Nutcracker shopping experience, complete with photo opportunities, hot chocolate, music, and more before entering the auditorium. Join in the Christmas tradition with "The Nutcracker."

Conductor | John Young Shik Concklin

Playing Principal Second Violin

More Than A Ballet

"The Nutcracker" with Spartanburg Philharmonic has dazzled audiences of Hub City for more than three decades and is hailed as one of our most beloved holiday traditions. Over the years choreographer and director, Carlos Agudelo, has created a multi-faceted artistic masterpiece that delights audiences of all ages. Each season features new choreography and costume additions, as well as a Nutcracker Market located in front of Twichell Auditorium. This market provides families with an ultimate Nutcracker shopping experience, complete with photo opportunities, hot chocolate, music, and more before entering the auditorium. Join in the Christmas tradition with "The Nutcracker."

Conductor | John Young Shik Concklin

Playing Principal Second Violin

More Than A Ballet

"The Nutcracker" with Spartanburg Philharmonic has dazzled audiences of Hub City for more than three decades and is hailed as one of our most beloved holiday traditions. Over the years choreographer and director, Carlos Agudelo, has created a multi-faceted artistic masterpiece that delights audiences of all ages. Each season features new choreography and costume additions, as well as a Nutcracker Market located in front of Twichell Auditorium. This market provides families with an ultimate Nutcracker shopping experience, complete with photo opportunities, hot chocolate, music, and more before entering the auditorium. Join in the Christmas tradition with "The Nutcracker."

Conductor | John Young Shik Concklin

Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Bruce Kiesling, conductor

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor
Joseph Eller, clarinet
Patrick Herring, bassoon

Program
Gabriela Lena Frank: Concertino Cusqueño
Richard Strauss: Duet Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon
Featuring Joseph Eller, clarinet, and Patrick Herring, bassoon
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Symphony No. 39 in Eb Major, K. 543

Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor

Program
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Edvard Tchivzhel, conductor

Program
Gioachino Rossini: Overture to William Tell
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: Capriccio espagnol
Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor

Playing Principal Second Violin

If It Ain’t Baroque, Don’t Fix It

Jointly curated by our Concertmaster, Joanna Mullfinger, ‘Go For Baroque’ will shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent of our musicians. Step into a musical time capsule as our ensemble transports you to opulent sounds of the Baroque era, where composers like Bach, Purcell, and Corelli reign supreme. The concert promises a rich tapestry of melodies and harmonies that will transport you to a time when the world of classical music was the height of luxury.

*Program Highlights

• Henry Purcell, Pavanne and Chaconne (7')

• J.S. Bach, Orchestral Suite no. 1 (11')

• Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Battalia a 10 (11')

• Arcangelo Corelli

* program subject to change

Scott Weiss, conductor

Featuring the winners of the 2024-25 Concerto-Aria Competition

Playing Principal Second Violin

John Young Shik Concklin, conductor
Jens Lindemann, trumpet

Program

• Stravinsky, Pulcinella Suite (24')

• Clarice Assad, Baião ‘N’ Blues (9')

• Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet Concerto (35')

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor

Program
A symphonic evening with Béla Fleck, banjo & Abigail Washburn, banjo and vocals!
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Samuel Barber: Symphony No. 1 in One Movement, op. 9
Carlos Simon: Amen!

Sitting Assistant Concertmaster

Christopher James Lees, Conductor
Calin Lupanu, Violin

Program
Meira Warshaur: Beyond the Horizon
Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in d minor
Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

Scott Weiss, conductor

Program
Dvořák – Serenade for Strings
Dvořák – Serenade for Winds

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor
Noah Kim, piano

Program
Fang Man: Noir
Camille Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, op. 22
Featuring Noah Kim, piano (Winner 2023 Arthur Fraser Competition)
Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in Eb Major, op. 55, “Eroica”

Morihiko Nakahara, conductor

Christopher James Lees, conductor

USC Concert Choir
University Chorus

Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano
Rachael Calloway, mezzo-soprano
Dominic Armstrong, tenor
Jacob Will, bass-baritone

Program

Augusta Read Thomas - Aureole
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9

USC Concert Choir
University Chorus

Tina Milhorn Stallard, soprano
Rachael Calloway, mezzo-soprano
Dominic Armstrong, tenor
Jacob Will, bass-baritone

Program

Augusta Read Thomas - Aureole
Beethoven - Symphony No. 9

Scott Weiss, conductor
Mak Grgic, guitar

Program
Bizet – Selections from “Carmen”
Rodrigo – Concierto de Aranjuez
Turina – La Procession del Rocio
Rimsky-Korsakov – Capriccio Espagnol