All Concerts & Events
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Locally Sourced
Celebrate Spartanburg’s rich musical heritage with Locally Sourced, a concert dedicated to showcasing the incredible talent of composers and musicians from our very own community.
Murder at the Philharmonic
Unleash your inner detective as the Philharmonic unravels an interactive murder mystery piece by piece.
Phantom of the Opera (SOLD OUT!)
Step into the haunting world of Phantom of the Opera with this unique cinematic and musical experience.
Blazin’ Brass
Ignite your senses with “Blazin’ Brass,” a thrilling concert featuring a powerhouse brass ensemble performing works inspired by fire, passion, and renewal.
Homegrown
Celebrating the music of Spartanburg, this “locally sourced” program will feature composers from Spartanburg, past and present, in a delightfully eclectic concert.
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Baroque 'n' Glass
Wind down the week with the Spartanburg Philharmonic! Enjoy a drink and listen as our string ensemble perform a mesmerizing blend of Baroque music combined with the music of composer Philip Glass.
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Music She Wrote
These compositions, written and performed exclusively by women, will inspire, invigorate, and transport you through the ages.
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Piano Forte
We celebrate the piano’s versatility as a solo and accompanying instrument with a lovely evening of piano masterpieces by the Lomazov/Rackers piano duo.
Holiday Grande
Enjoy a beautiful evening as the Spartanburg Philharmonic Brass performs holiday music to add warmth and joy to the spirit of the season.
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Nosferatu: A Dark Brew
Experience the glory days of silent film and the excitement and surprise of musical interpretation as we bring back this cult favorite.
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Espresso No. 4: Saxoccino
For the finale of our Espresso Series, the SPO is pleased to present the Assembly Quartet in concert along with Spartanburg's own saxophone legend, Tom Wright! The program will range from traditional classical repertoire to fresh new works for saxophone quartet.
Espresso No. 3: Cafe Damour
A Valentine’s Day celebration featuring our pianist Kuo-Pei Cheng-Lin and string quartet performing favorite, romantic classical and pop melodies.
Espresso No. 2: French Press
The Espresso Series continues with an eclectic blend of music for woodwinds and brass. From Françaix's bluesy L’heure du Berger, "Pin-up Girls" to Debussy's ragtime Golliwog's Cakewalk to Stravinsky's masterpiece Octet for Woodwind Instruments, this program offers something for everyone!
SPECIAL FEATURE:
This concert will include the world premiere of a new work by Spartanburg based composer, Nolan Stolz (USC Upstate)
Espresso No. 1: Chaplin au Lait
The SPO is pleased to present Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film “The Kid” with live musical accompaniment featuring a mixed ensemble of strings, woodwinds, piano, and percussion from the Spartanburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
Espresso #4: Blue Mountain Blend
A compelling blend of music performed by both the SPO’s Brass Quintet and the Woodwind Quintet. This program offers familiar classics alongside fresh new music. The concert will feature the premiere performance of a new work by Spartanburg's own Peter B. Kay that will be accompanied by cinematic visuals by Award Winning filmmaker and former HUB BUB Artist-in-Residence, Jonathan Ade!
Espresso #3: Percussive Percolator
Featuring the full percussion section of the orchestra, this exciting program will amaze and delight with its thrumming rhythms and foot-tapping tunes.
Espresso #2: Cafea Vampyre
Experience "Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror" - the movie that film critics rank as one of the best and scariest of all time - as it was meant to be seen: on the big screen accompanied by live music!
Espresso #1: Cello Macchiato
The enormously popular "Espresso" chamber music series kicks off with a special blend of music for Cello Ensemble. Featuring the entire cello section of the SPO, the program ranges from Bach & Mozart to music by Coldplay and "The Piano Guys."
Espresso #3: Caffe' Americano
Featuring the "top brass," the SPO offers an evening of All-American music ranging from the Revolutionary War to the 21st century. The orchestra's brass quintet will perform hymns, fantasies, dances, and even a little ragtime in another fun and lighthearted one-hour Espresso Concert!
Enjoy music by Scott Joplin, William Billings, William Schuman, and many more. Also, discover a new piece by a budding composer from Greer!
Espresso #2: French Roast
Along with guest pianist, Dr. Elizabeth Child, the woodwinds of the SPO delve into South American and French selections in an expressive and eclectic mix of music. The program will feature works by Ibert, Poulenc, D'Rivera and even a little Mozart.