Symphony announces 2012-13 Pops season

The Charlotte Symphony announced today the 2012-2013 Pops season, which will include homages to swinging rhythms, the progression of American rock ‘n roll and iconic Hollywood film music.

The lineup is:

THE MUSIC OF BILLY JOEL

Friday September 14 & Saturday September 15, 2012, 8:00 pm, Belk Theater

Michael Cavanaugh, vocals and piano

AMERICA

Friday October 26 & Saturday October 27, 2012, 8:00 pm, Belk Theater

Albert-George Schram, conducting

TRIBUTE TO BENNY GOODMAN, featuring Dave Bennett

Friday November 9 & Saturday November 10, 2012, 8:00 pm, Knight Theater

Albert-George Schram, conducting

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS

Friday November 30, 8:00 pm, Saturday December 1, 2:30 & 8:00 pm, & Sunday December 2, 2:30 pm, Belk Theater

Albert-George Schram, conducting

WINTER DANCE PARTY

Tribute to Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper

Friday January 11 & Saturday January 12, 2013, 8:00 pm, Knight Theater

THE WIZARD OF OZ WITH ORCHESTRA

Saturday February 2, 2013, 2:30 & 8:00 pm, Belk Theater

Albert-George Schram, conducting

TIEMPO LIBRE

Friday February 22 & Saturday February 23, Belk Theater

Jacomo Rafael Bairos, conducting

NATALIE MERCHANT

Saturday March 23, 2013, 8:00 pm, Belk Theater

SYMPHONIC CINEMA

Friday May 3 & Saturday May 4, 2013, 8:00 pm, Knight Theater

Christopher Warren-Green, conducting

For the first time ever, all concerts will take place in uptown Charlotte at the Belk and Knight theaters. Subscriptions to any six concerts start at just $139 and are available by calling the Charlotte Symphony Ticket Office at(704) 972-2000, or at www.charlottesymphony.org.