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Photo of Wu Man, an Asian woman, in a blue shirt playing a pipa, a traditional instrument similar to a lute.

Masterworks: Other Worlds

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Experience music like no other with the Silk Road Ensemble’s Wu Man, the world’s foremost pipa artist, performing the cinematic Concerto No. 2 for Pipa and Orchestra by Jiping Zhao. Also featured on the opening Masterworks program: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Suite and the triumphant Pines of Rome by Respighi.

$20 – $50

Cellist Brooks Whitehouse and Bassist Paul Sharpe with their instruments

Crossroads: Low and Lower

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

If you like stringed instruments and comedy, you cannot miss this performance.

$28
Pianist Dmitri Vorobriev wearing a black shirt with a slightly blurry piano in the background.

Masterworks: Romance and Realism

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Presenting Rachmaninoff’s beloved romantic Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor and more.

$20 – $50

The Western Piedmont Symphony during the 2022 Holiday Pops concert, on stage at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Hudson.

Foothills Pops: Holiday Spectacular

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

The region’s best way to start December and get some holiday cheer!

$30 – $50

"Carmina Burana" with wheel of fortune and "Carl Orff" below, all in red on a light yellow background

Masterworks: Carmina Burana

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

One of classical music’s most spellbinding and immersive experiences, Carmina Burana is an epic, captivating choral masterpiece.

$20 – $50

Kelly Hall-Tompkins wearing a silver-gray tank top and black pants, holding her violin in front of a distant city skyline and trees.

Masterworks: Symphonie Fantastique

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Acclaimed violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins returns to perform Bruch’s Concerto No. 1 for Violin in G minor.

$20 – $50
KAIA Quartet in jeans and black and white tops with their instruments

Crossroads: KAIA String Quartet

Drendel Auditorium, SALT Block 243 3rd Ave NE, Hickory, NC, United States

The KAIA String Quartet is an ensemble devoted to promoting the rich and colorful music of Latin America and more.

$28

The Foothills Pops logo above the words "Totally Awesome 80s" in bright yellow above a purple and pink laser background

Foothills Pops: Totally Awesome 80s

J.E. Broyhill Civic Center 1913 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC, United States

'n Classics returns to perform totally rad hits from the 80s by Prince, The B-52s, Tears for Fears, Cindy Lauper, and many more!

$30 – $50
"We are the Champions" in gold and white on a black background, surrounded by musical instruments and sports supplies

Discovery Family Concerts: We are the Champions

P.E. Monroe Auditorium, LRU 775 6th St NE, Hickory, NC, United States

Discover musical adventures of live symphonic music and explore the inspiring and familiar music of sports and games.

$5 – $14