Beethoven Lives Upstairs
The award-winning children’s concert from Classical Kids Live features fun and familiar pieces by the great Ludwig van Beethoven—think Für Elise, “Moonlight” Sonata, Fifth Symphony—and a charming tale of compassion.
Defying Gravity
The Wonderful Music of Oz
Featuring fabulous vocals in favorites from the original film to Broadway’s “The Wiz” and “Wicked.”
There’s no sound like home.
Copland’s Fanfare
25/26 Season Finale concerts featuring Dan Locklair’s SINCE DAWN with NC poet laureate Jaki Shelton Green narrating the work of Maya Angelou, plus Aaron Copland’s towering Symphony No. 3. A momentous celebration of America 250!
Exciting classical, pops and family concerts featuring award-winning guest artists and musicians from your Winston-Salem Symphony in universally regarded masterpieces, new favorites, and music with a regional flair. There’s no sound like home.
Aoife O’Donovan, October 2026
#wssInFocus
Celebrating 10 Seasons with
J Farley Photography
The 25 | 26 concert season marks the 10th year of working with local concert photographer James Farley. Throughout the season, we’ll select highlights from among the thousands of photos that J Farley Photography has captured at concerts and events.
Look for our #wssInFocus hashtag on Facebook and Instagram, and follow our #wssInFocus Stories highlight on Instagram.
StagePass
Relive your favorite performances from this year and seasons past, including works of Beethoven, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn, and more—plus collaborations with the Steep Canyon Rangers, Hank, Pattie, & The Current, Dori Freeman, and other high-profile guests.
With your support, we’re
Bringing Music to Life.
Your financial and volunteer contributions help to sustain orchestral music and enrich lives in the greater Winston-Salem community and beyond. World-class concerts and educational opportunities such as the Youth Orchestras Program and P.L.A.Y. Music aren’t possible without your support.
Consider a gift today.