NOVEMBER 1
Brahms Handel Variations
BALDWIN AUDITORIUM, DUKE UNIVERSITY
Awadagin Pratt also performs works for piano from across American music, including pieces by Florence Price, George Walker and Judd Greenstein.
NOVEMBER 1
Li Huanzhi's Spring Festival Overture
CARY ARTS CENTER
Take a musical journey with the Triangle Wind Ensemble. The program also includes works by Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Paul Hindemith and Erika Svanoe.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 1
Dracula
FLETCHER OPERA THEATER, RALEIGH
Delve into the life of the man before the legend. A world-premiere ballet by Zalman Raffael with music by Aaron Severini.
NOVEMBER 6 & 7
Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 5 & Elgar Cello Concerto
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
Anna Rakitina conducts the N.C. Symphony, joined by cellist Johannes Moser.
NOVEMBER 6
Tchaikovsky Quartet No. 1 in D Major
BALDWIN AUDITORIUM, DUKE UNIVERSITY
The Schumann Quartett also performs Haydn’s late masterpiece, Quartet in F Major, and Charles Ives’ American masterwork, String Quartet No. 2.
NOVEMBER 8
American Choral Music
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
The NC Master Chorale sings Copland’s “Promise of Living,” Hanson’s “The Song of Democracy,” and the finale of Daugherty’s “Mount Rushmore.”
Win free tickets! Tune in 11:00 am to noon ET, Nov. 4
NOVEMBER 13
Scenes from Carmen, West Side Story & More
NELSON MUSIC ROOM, DUKE UNIVERSITY
Duke Opera Theater students and faculty members perform a lively program of classic scenes. FREE.
NOVEMBER 15
Rossini, Puccini, Verdi & More
THE CAROLINA THEATRE OF DURHAM
Styled like a radio broadcast, this live opera variety show features the Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle.
NOVEMBER 20, 21 & 22
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
MEMORIAL HALL, CHAPEL HILL
Pianist Alessio Bax joins the NC Symphony to kick off a celebration of 200 years of Beethoven’s legacy.
NOVEMBER 21
Handel's Messiah: Sing-Along
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, DURHAM
The beloved Triangle area Advent season tradition. FREE, donations accepted.
NOVEMBER 22
Handel's Tributes to St. Cecilia
DUKE CHAPEL, DURHAM
This joyful celebration of the patron saint of musicians also includes Henry Purcell’s sparkling Welcome to All the Pleasures. FREE.
DECEMBER 4 & 5
Handel's Messiah: NC Symphony
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL, RALEIGH
The N.C. Master Chorale, guest vocalists, and the N.C. Symphony join to perform the oratorio.
DECEMBER 4, 5 & 6
Handel's Messiah: Duke Chapel
DUKE CHAPEL, DURHAM
The Duke Chapel Choir, Mallarmé Music and soloists perform the chapel’s 93rd annual presentation of the masterwork.
WINTER 2026 & SPRING 2027
Triangle Wagner Society Events
FOREST AT DUKE, DURHAM
There’s always something interesting happening at the Society. Join to get access to everything, all year long. Or, pay $20 per event.