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The Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops (CSO Pops) brings a four-concert annual series to the Gaillard Center in Charleston, blending movie scores, holiday tunes, and popular classics for accessible, engaging concerts. Led by Artistic Director Yuriy Bekker since 2021, and with Bekker serving as Concertmaster since 2007 and Principal Pops Conductor since 2016, CSO Pops sits at the heart of Charleston’s classical scene. The ensemble has earned national recognition, including a landmark Carnegie Hall debut that helped put Charleston on the map for orchestral programming.

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Plan your visit to an upcoming CSO Pops performance and secure your seats for a memorable night of music, family-friendly entertainment, and grand, cinematic soundtracks performed by the Charleston Symphony Orchestra with a dynamic pops program.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops

CSO Pops is a four-concert annual series at the Gaillard Center that blends movie scores, holiday tunes, and popular classics.
2025 Holiday Pops performances are planned at the Gaillard Center in Charleston, with shows on December 18, 19 (7:30 pm) and matinee plus evening slots on December 20, 2025 (1:00 pm and 7:30 pm).
The 2025–2026 Pops season culminates with Portrait of a Nation: America Celebrates 250 on March 20–21, 2026, at the Gaillard Center.
Yuriy Bekker serves as Artistic Director of the CSO since 2021, Concertmaster since 2007, and Principal Pops Conductor since 2016.
Bekker’s discography as a performer includes: Twentieth Century Duos (2016), Under an Indigo Sky (2023) and Denmark Vesey (2024) on Navona Records.
Under an Indigo Sky reached No. 2 on Billboard's Traditional Classical Albums Chart, signaling notable chart success for a CSO-affiliated project.

The records

Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops Discography

Denmark Vesey
2024 · Navona Records
Under an Indigo Sky
2023 · Navona Records
Twentieth Century Duos
2016 · Navona Records

Artist: Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops

The CSO Pops focuses on broad appeal programming designed to engage audiences with familiar film scores, holiday favorites, and beloved classical tunes. Since its inception as a major annual event series at the Gaillard Center, CSO Pops has grown into a trusted community staple, offering high-quality concerts in a welcoming, non-stuffy environment.

Artistic Leadership

Yuriy Bekker has shaped the CSO Pops since 2021 as Artistic Director, continuing his long association with the CSO as Concertmaster (since 2007) and Principal Pops Conductor (since 2016). Under his leadership, the CSO Pops has produced vibrant programming and collaborations that resonate with both longtime classical music lovers and new listeners.

Discography Highlights

Twentieth Century Duos (2016) — Navona Records
Under an Indigo Sky (2023) — Navona Records
Denmark Vesey (2024) — Navona Records

Under an Indigo Sky notably peaked at No. 2 on Billboard's Traditional Classical Albums Chart, marking a significant achievement for a CSO-affiliated project and signaling wide recognition of the ensemble's recording efforts.

Upcoming Tour Information

The CSO Pops maintains a robust schedule around the Gaillard Center in Charleston, with annual holiday programs and special season finales. 2025 Holiday Pops presents December 18 (7:30 pm) and December 19 (7:30 pm) plus a matinee and an evening show on December 20, 2025 (1:00 pm and 7:30 pm). The 2025–2026 season culminates with Portrait of a Nation: America Celebrates 250 on March 20–21, 2026, at the Gaillard Center. All performances are held in Charleston, SC, at the Gaillard Center, delivering an accessible, family-friendly concert experience in a premier performance venue.

Whether you’re seeking a festive holiday experience or a program that celebrates American musical heritage, CSO Pops offers programming that’s easy to enjoy. Secure your seats and enjoy a memorable evening with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra Pops at the Gaillard Center.

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