SC Philharmonic's "With Love: The Best of the Romantic Period"

Experience an evening of passion, drama, and unforgettable melodies during With Love: The Best of the Romantic Period on October 17, 2026, at the Koger Center for the Arts. Presented by the South Carolina Philharmonic, this concert showcases some of the most celebrated works of the Romantic era, highlighting the emotion, beauty, and expressive power that define the period. Guests can also enjoy Morihiko’s Pre-Concert Lecture in the Koger Center lobby before the performance for an in-depth look at the music and composers featured on the program.

The program opens with Verdi’s stirring Overture to La Forza del Destino before welcoming guest artist William Wu, First Prize winner of the 2025 Arthur Fraser Piano Competition, for a performance of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Widely regarded as one of the most beloved piano concertos ever composed, the work is renowned for its sweeping melodies, emotional depth, and breathtaking virtuosity.

The evening concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 3, a richly textured masterpiece filled with lyrical themes, dramatic contrasts, and some of the composer’s most memorable musical ideas.

From Verdi’s theatrical brilliance to Rachmaninoff’s romantic grandeur and Brahms’ expressive symphonic writing, this program offers audiences a journey through the heart of Romantic music and a chance to experience these timeless works performed live.

Community event in Columbia, Richland County, SC 29201.