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Wells Fargo Jazz

Charles Lloyd Sky Quartet

Date: May 31

Venue: College of Charleston Sottile Theatre

The legendary bandleader returns to Spoleto at the helm of a remarkable ensemble, including pianist and MacArthur fellow Jason Moran, bassist Larry Grenadier, and drummer Brian Blade.

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Wells Fargo Jazz

El Arte del Bolero: Miguel Zenon / Luis Perdomo Duo

Date: June 6–8

Venue: Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston

Reimagining beloved boleros as sensuous jazz ballads, saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo share their Grammy-nominated album in five intimate engagements.

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Artist Talks

Jazz Talks

Date: May 27, June 7

Venue: Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston

Spoleto Festival USA’s Jazz Curator Larry Blumenfeld speaks with artists from the 2023 Wells Fargo Jazz Series.

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Wells Fargo Jazz

Layale Chaker + Sarafand

Date: May 27, 28

Venue: Emmett Robinson Theatre at College of Charleston

Layale Chaker and her ensemble perform a beguiling blend of classical, contemporary music, jazz, Arabic maqam scales, and improvisation.

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Wells Fargo Jazz

Lowcountry: South Carolina Music in the Gullah Tradition

Date: June 2

Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard

In a celebration of Gullah history and musical heritage, 20-plus South Carolina artists join drummer Quentin Baxter, trumpeter Matt White, and saxophonist Chris Potter for a musical fusion of jazz and praise house melodies.

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Wells Fargo Jazz

Pedrito Martinez: Echoes of Africa

Date: June 7

Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard

The Grammy-nominated conguero and batá drum phenom Pedrito Martinez returns with an expanded band, vocalists, and dancers for a performance of Afro-Cuban rhythms and cutting-edge dance music.

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Opera

Ruinous Gods

Date: May 24, 27, 29, June 1

Venue: College of Charleston Sottile Theater

With a groundbreaking score that weaves Arabic maqam and Western classical music, this world premiere opera urges crucial conversations about the effect of displacement on migrant children.

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Wells Fargo Jazz

Terri Lyne Carrington New Standards with Special Guest Dianne Reeves

Date: May 26

Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard

The acclaimed drummer and renowned vocalist unite for a rich selection of works by female jazz composers spanning eras, geographical borders, and genres—from blues to bebop and beyond.

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Front Row

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Date: May 27

Venue: College of Charleston Cistern Yard

Jazz icon Trombone Shorty and his legendary ensemble Orleans Avenue takes to the Cistern stage with a high-octane performance that blends New Orleans sound with rock, funk, and hip-hop.

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Other Search Results: “jazz”

  • With “a sweeping achievement” at its center, Spoleto Festival USA’s 46th season carries renewed energy and artistic vitality

    From May 27 to June 12, 2022, audiences from 49 states and nine countries flocked to Spoleto Festival USA, the annual celebratory compendium of music, theater, opera, and dance, with more than 48,000 ticket holders and $2.7 million in sales. As the first full festival […]

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  • Worth a visit? Spoleto is a must

    So is Spoleto worth a visit? Consistently named one of the best travel destinations, Charleston, South Carolina, is on the must-list for visits. In May, as temperatures warm, the scent of blooming jasmine wafts through the air and the city comes alive with activity. Outdoor […]

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  • Spoleto Festival USA 2023 showcases innovative, emerging artists alongside distinguished luminaries

    Spoleto Festival USA, the annual 17-day celebration of international arts and culture, returns May 26 to June 11, 2023, with a programming lineup for its 47th season that features more than 100 events in venues throughout Charleston, South Carolina. Tickets, starting at $25, are available […]

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  • With 100+ performances this season, here’s how to decide what to see

    Here are our best tips on how to decide what to see at Spoleto Festival USA 2023. It can feel near impossible to see it all (it’s not…). After all, Spoleto is 17 days. 9 venues. 100+ performances—there’s a lot to see this season…  Mena […]

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  • Spoleto is part of “Music’s Biggest Night,” the 2023 GRAMMY Awards

    Artists from across the spectrum of Spoleto Festival USA 2023 pepper the nominees list of the 2023 GRAMMY Awards, airing on CBS Sunday, Feb. 5. When you settle in to watch Sunday night, keep your fingers crossed for these nominees: Tank and the Bangas’ Red Balloon […]

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  • Extra, Extra! Season announcement in the news

    Spoleto Festival USA announced programming for its 47th season on January 27, 2023, drawing cross-country chatter about the lineup. Take a look at what the press had to say: In Charleston Charleston’s The Post and Courier focused on Spoleto’s multidisciplinary approach to programming, and asked […]

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  • The hidden secrets of Spoleto’s newest venue

    Queen Street Playhouse will be added to festival goers routes about town this season as Spoleto adds a new venue to its stable of performance spaces. Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this cozy brick venue boasts the rustic charm and warm acoustics […]

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  • Larry’s Listens: 2023 Jazz Series Essentials

    Ella Fitzgerald. Ray Charles. Buddy Rich. Sarah Vaughan. Betty Carter. B.B. King. Dave Brubeck. McCoy Tyner. Dizzy Gillespie. Wynton Marsalis. These towering giants of jazz have counted Spoleto amongst their list of performances, taking center stage at our venues like the Cistern Yard and the […]

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  • The Rite of Spring: A Timeline

    On May 29, 1913, Igor Stravinsky’s Le Sacre du printemps, or The Rite of Spring, premiered in Paris, commissioned by Sergei Diaghilev for his Ballets Russes and choreographed by Vaslav Nijinsky. Based on Russian folklore, the avant-garde ballet’s storyline, complex musicality, and ritualistic, modern movement […]

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  • From Mena Mark Hanna: Music Moves Us

    Two things happened in Berlin on March 16, 2020:  our first child, Hugo, was born, and  the city went into full lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This may sound glib, but at first the lockdown felt like a bit of a reprieve for a […]

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  • Hidden Secrets of the Cistern Yard

    No doubt one of Spoleto Festival USA’s most cherished venues, the College of Charleston Cistern Yard hosts a range of evening performances in 2023, from a disco-meets-punk spectacle to a serene night of jazz piano, progressive bluegrass to powerful folk and electronic classical-pop. And with […]

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  • Hidden Secrets of The Sottile Theatre

    Behind a shimmering King Street marquee is the historic Sottile Theatre, a now College of Charleston theater that has become a staple venue for the Festival. After a many rounds of renovations, this vintage movie house is now a roomy 900-seat house with an extended […]

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  • Family Friendly at Spoleto Festival USA: Celebrating Mother’s Day

    Mother’s Day is the perfect time to reflect on the special role that mothers play in our lives and all they teach us. Many of us experience our first arts performance with our moms who are eager to expose their children to creativity, music, and […]

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  • History

    Spoleto Festival USA was founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, who sought to create an American counterpart to the annual Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto, Italy, that he founded in 1958. Looking for a city that would provide the charm […]

  • 2023 Spoleto Festival USA Reading List

    Each year, Spoleto Festival USA brings an array of productions from all over the world to Charleston, South Carolina. Want to familiarize yourself ahead of the festival? Continue reading for our 2023 Spoleto Festival Reading List to deepen yourself with this years themes and performances. […]

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  • Wells Fargo

    As a result of a partnership that has flourished since the mid-nineties, Wells Fargo has become synonymous with Spoleto Festival USA’s jazz programming.

  • 17 Things to Know Before the 17 Days

    Each year Spoleto Festival USA comes to Charleston for 17 days to showcase international performing arts. Founded in 1977 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Gian Carlo Menotti, the festival has become a world-renowned event, attracting artists, performers, and attendees from across the globe. From Jazz at […]

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  • Spoleto Sips 2023

    About Spoleto Sips Spoleto Festival USA would not be possible without our community’s remarkable hospitality industry. Again this year, Spoleto will partner with select Charleston bars and restaurants near Festival venues to create signature Spoleto-inspired drinks or offer beverage specials for ticket- holders. This cocktail […]

  • About

    For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston’s historic theaters, churches, and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists as well as emerging performers in opera; theater; dance; and chamber, orchestral, choral, jazz, and contemporary music. As the nation’s preeminent performing […]

  • 2023 Spoleto Sips Guide

    Spoleto Sips is back for the 2023 Festival season! The town is in the spirit! Spoleto-inspired beverages hit Charleston menus this week. During the Festival season, find these sips at the town’s hop haunts to keep you refreshed the entire 17 days. Whether you’re enjoying […]

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  • Conductor Timothy Myers is named music director of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra

    Spoleto Festival USA’s General Director & CEO Mena Mark Hanna announced today the appointment of conductor Timothy Myers as music director of the Spoleto Festival USA Orchestra, one of the world’s most prestigious ensembles for emerging musicians. In his new role, Myers will lead its […]

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  • Announcing the cast and creative team of Ruinous Gods

    Spoleto Festival USA today announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere performances of Ruinous Gods, a new full-length chamber opera by composer Layale Chaker and librettist Lisa Schlesinger at Spoleto Festival USA 2024. Announced earlier this year, the work explores the trauma […]

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  • Composer Paul Wiancko is the next Director of Chamber Music

    Cellist and composer Paul Wiancko will become the next Charles E. and Andrea L. Volpe Director of Chamber Music, debuting in the role in the 2024 season. Wiancko’s appointment marks the first time in the Festival’s history that the standing director is both a performer […]

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  • Slew of Spoleto Festival USA Alumni Nominated for 2024 Grammy Awards

    Above: Old Crow Medicine Show, Spoleto Festival USA 2016. Photo by Julia Lynn. Spoleto Festival USA alumni are widely represented in the 2024 GRAMMY Award nominations.    Rhiannon Giddens, co-composer of the score for Spoleto Festival USA’s original opera Omar, is nominated for two awards. A […]

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  • Spoleto’s 2024 season features a star-studded lineup of more than 100 performances

    Spoleto Festival USA, the country’s premier performing arts festival, returns May 24 to June 9, 2024 with a star-studded lineup of more than 100 events in venues throughout Charleston, South Carolina. Tickets, starting at $25, are available for purchase online today, January 26. The ambitious […]

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  • Which 2024 Spoleto Artists Took Home GRAMMY Awards?

    At the 66th GRAMMY Awards, on Sunday, Feb. 4, two 2024 Spoleto performing acts won big. Jason Isbell: Best American Roots Song and Best Americana Album Now a six-time GRAMMY Award winner, Jason Isbell’s ninth studio album, Weathervanes earned the nod for Best Americana Album […]

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  • Celebration of Gullah Culture Happening at the 2024 Festival

    Honoring the history and heritage of the Lowcountry’s Gullah communities, Spoleto Festival USA 2024 will present Lowcountry: South Carolina Music in the Gullah Tradition in the College of Charleston Cistern Yard on Sunday, June 2. What is Gullah? The Gullah are an African American ethnic […]

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  • Add to Playlist: Charles Lloyd’s New Single “Monk’s Dance” 

    2024 Spoleto Festival USA performer Charles Lloyd has released the first single off his upcoming album, The Sky Will Still Be There Tomorrow, due out March 15. Selected by The New York Times for its playlist of the most notable new tracks. Lloyd’s debut single, […]

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  • “Chamber music is like no other art form.”

    By Paul Wiancko My father Gene used to tell me that the average person changes careers seven times. In his own lifetime, he enjoyed successful stints in engineering, cartography, and geophysics, before ending up in documentary filmmaking. At first, I interpreted this oft-mentioned fact as […]

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  • Themes of women’s creativity, courage, and determination shine at 2024 Spoleto Festival USA

    Since 1987, Women’s History Month has provided a space to celebrate the contributions of women and remember their remarkable stories of ingenuity, determination, and perseverance.  This spring, three of those stories—two true, one a fantastical dramatization of real testimonies—will take center stage at the 2024 […]

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  • Playlist: 2024 Front Row Series 

    Old Crow Medicine Show. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. Amos Lee. Brandy Clark. Watchhouse. Aoife O’Donovan. Jason Isbell. These acclaimed nationally-touring artists make up the 2024 Front Row series at Spoleto Festival USA.   A titan of classical and jazz music, the Festival has expanded […]

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