West Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Soulful

CHARLESTON, W.VA. (1/31/23) - The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra (WVSO) presents the next offering in the ZMM Architects & Engineers Pops Series, Soulful on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Charleston and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. in Parkersburg.

Guest conductor Chelsea Tipton, II joins the WVSO as Soulful brings a variety of R&B and Pops hits to the stage. From Smokey Robinson to Outkast, Stevie Wonder to Pharrell Williams, and Isaac Hayes to Seal, and more, Soulful’s musical offerings span 50 years of great R&B, Motown, funk, disco and pop. Broadway star and three-time Juno Award Nominee Gavin Hope takes the stage as the featured guest vocalist in this Jeans ‘n Classics curated show.

As an additional treat for the Saturday evening concert in Charleston, the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus will be featured with a special guest performance at the beginning of the show.

“Soulful brings to life popular hits featuring the Symphony that is sure to make patrons jump up and dance in their seats, and the performance from our friends at the Martin Luther King Jr. Male Chorus will top off this fun night of music,” said President Joe Tackett.

The ZMM Architects and Engineers Pops Series concert on Saturday, Feb. 11 is made possible by the generous support of Steptoe & Johnson, PLLC and United Bank. Tickets for the Charleston concert start at $19 and are available at wvsymphony.org, by visiting the Clay Center Box Office, or by calling 304.561.3570.

The WVSO will also perform Soulful at Blennerhassett School in Parkersburg beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 12. Hosted by the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra of Parkersburg, tickets for the concert start at $25 for adults or $10 for students and are available at wvsop.org, at the door, or by calling 888.699.8767 (MYWVSOP). Support for this performance is provided by ZMM Architects & Engineers.

The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is West Virginia’s premier performing arts organization, presenting classical and pops concerts annually throughout the Mountain State. Currently in its 84th season, the WVSO is a proud member of the community and enriches the region by providing affordable, high-quality concerts, collaborations with West Virginia arts organizations and a nationally award-winning education program.

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