COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Philharmonic has announced its exciting new 2025–2026 season, titled Your Brain on Art. With six Capital Concerts and three special event performances, the upcoming 61st season promises music that entertains while also enriching the mind and spirit. Themed around the idea that music stimulatesContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is ending its 60th Anniversary Season on a high note—welcoming home Columbia’s own Andy Akiho for a special evening of music at the Koger Center for the Arts on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. Akiho, a seven-time Grammy-nominated composer and percussionist, will take the stageContinue Reading
As the South Carolina Philharmonic (SC Phil) marks its 60th season, it’s more than just a milestone—it’s a moment of reflection on an era of unprecedented growth, impact, and outreach. In just four years, the SC Phil has doubled its budget, expanded its educational and community programs, and reached moreContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing live symphonic music to Columbia with two special performances at the Koger Center for the Arts this weekend: Beethoven & Blue Jeans – March 29 at 7:30 PM Family Time with the Phil – March 30 at 3:00 PM (free admission) Beethoven & BlueContinue Reading
The Board of Directors of the South Carolina Philharmonic announced yesterday that Music Director Morihiko Nakahara has renewed his contract with the organization through June 30th, 2029. A native of Kagoshima, Japan, Morihiko Nakahara has served as Music Director of the South Carolina Philharmonic since 2008. During the 2024-2025 season,Continue Reading
EntertainmentThe popular Chamber Crawl series is heading to Five Points for the first time, bringing classical and modern music together in a unique performance. This exciting event will take place at New Brookland Tavern, Columbia’s iconic live music venue, on [insert date and time]. Cellist Ryan Knott and violinist SarahContinue Reading
Columbia, SC — The South Carolina Philharmonic has been awarded a $20,000 grant by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Family Time with the Phil and Symphony for All programs. These initiatives aim to make live orchestra music more accessible to diverse audiences. Family Time withContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic will host an evening of music and wine at the Koger Center on Thursday, January 18, at 7:30 p.m. The event, called “Wolfgang & Wine,” will feature three beautiful pieces of music and a special wine-tasting experience. The concert will begin with Concertino Cusqueño by GabrielaContinue Reading
Irmo, SC (Dec. 18, 2024) — The South Carolina Philharmonic recognized the Town of Irmo with its prestigious Partner Award during the December 17th Town Council meeting, celebrating the town’s enthusiastic support of the Philharmonic’s inaugural “Music in My Neighborhood” program. Robin Hallyburton, the Philharmonic’s Development and Deputy Director, presentedContinue Reading
The South Carolina Philharmonic is bringing holiday cheer to Columbia with its festive concert, Home for the Holidays, on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Koger Center for the Arts. This special event, led by Music Director Morihiko Nakahara and Director Chad Henderson, promises a fun eveningContinue Reading
COLUMBIA, SC – The South Carolina Philharmonic’s 60th Anniversary Season continues with a thrilling evening of Tchaikovsky & Tangos on November 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Koger Center for the Arts. Highlighting this fall concert, Concertmaster Mary Lee Taylor Kinosian will perform Astor Piazzolla’s fiery Four Seasons of BuenosContinue Reading