Powerful & Inviting.
Traditional & Modern.
Welcome to the Charleston Symphony Experience.
Rooted in the city we call home, our musicians perform alongside celebrated guest artists, musicians, and conductors, immersing you in world-class orchestral experiences that feel uniquely Charleston.
From the monumental force of Mahler to soundtracks from award-winning films, every program is designed to surprise, move, and inspire audiences across the Lowcountry and beyond.
Offstage with Ryo Hasegawa
From motorcycle racing to studying scores, meet Ryo Hasegawa, your Assistant Conductor.
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Orchestra
Get to know the musicians and team who bring every performance to life.
OrchestraEducation & Community Engagement
Inspire. Educate. Include. Each year, Symphony members connect with over 20,000 students, inspiring them to become musicians and orchestral music lovers through our family concert series, classroom performances, and opportunities to learn from professional musicians.
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“I would say I like French fries, but going to the symphony was just as good or maybe better. It was very fun to have the opportunity to play the recorder with you guys.”
- 5th Grader, Whitesides Elementary
The Charleston Symphony is truly dedicated to bringing world class performances to us and we are very fortunate to have a symphony in our town.
- Edith Haman
It's a world-class symphony, truly. When I moved down from Chicago about five years ago, I was not expecting to be so impressed with the CSO. However, if I close my eyes at a concert, I can rarely hear a difference between the CSO and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, especially on pieces of music that are well-known to me (e.g., Mahler 1). The CSO truly punches well above its weight for a city the size of Charleston. It's a cultural and artistic treasure. I can't believe how fortunate the people of Charleston are to have the CSO in our midst.
- Kyle LeeThere is nothing that compares with hearing a great orchestra playing live classical music! It has the capacity to calm and delight! Come and see for yourself. Be prepared for the music to unsettle your biases!
- Judith Green
