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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3

Date: Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Time: Fri.-Sat., 8-9:45pm

Venue: Various Locations in Raleigh, Raleigh

Price: Tickets start at $30. Children aged 2 and under are not permitted to attend Classical, Friday Favorites, or Pops concerts.

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North Carolina Symphony Opening Weekend: Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun; Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3; Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version). North Carolina Symphony; Carlos Miguel Prieto, conductor; Boris Giltburg, piano Arrive early for Concert Insights at 7pm—a free, 30-minute pre-concert experience. Enjoy discussions with guest artists and discover musical highlights in person with Music Director Carlos Miguel Prieto. It’s the perfect way to enhance your concert experience by arriving early, getting parked, settling in, and immersing yourself in the experience of live classical music. Every patron, regardless of age requires a ticket and must be able to sit quietly in a seat throughout the performance.

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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3

“Leave the toddlers at home and use this performance for a date night instead.”

When
This Friday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026
Fri.-Sat., 8-9:45pm
Where
Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Tickets start at $30. Children aged 2 and under are not permitted to attend Classical, Friday Favorites, or Pops concerts.
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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 is the opening weekend performance of the North Carolina Symphony, featuring works by Debussy, Rachmaninoff, and Stravinsky under the direction of conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto. If you plan to attend, keep in mind that children aged two and under are not permitted at this classical performance, and all attendees must be able to sit quietly through the entire program. Tickets start at $30, and everyone needs their own ticket. Arriving by 7:00 PM grants you access to a free, 30-minute pre-concert talk with the conductor and guest artists, which is a helpful way to ease into the evening and secure parking before the 8:00 PM start time. This concert makes an excellent date night or a special outing with your middle or high school students who play instruments. It offers a sophisticated start to the weekend and a chance to hear world-class musicians perform right here in Wake County.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are young children allowed to attend this symphony performance?
Children aged two and under are not permitted to attend this classical concert, and older children must be able to sit quietly in their own seats for the duration of the nearly two-hour performance.
What is the benefit of arriving early for the concert?
Arriving by 7:00 PM allows you to attend Concert Insights, a free 30-minute discussion with the music director and guest artists, while also giving you plenty of time to park and find your seats.

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Tickets start at $30. Children aged 2 and under are not permitted to attend Classical, Friday Favorites, or Pops concerts.

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Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3 runs Fri, Sep 18, 2026, Fri.-Sat., 8-9:45pm.

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