National Symphony Orchestra
Dolly Parton’s Threads:
My Songs in Symphony
Concert Hall
Join us for an unforgettable multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen—a vivid, visual-musical journey through the music, life, and legacy of the Southern icon. Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, Steven Reineke conducts new and innovative orchestrations by David Hamilton of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites.
Please note: Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert.
Jun. 26 - 27, 2025
Thu. Jun. 26, 2025 8p.m.
Fri. Jun. 27, 2025 8p.m.
Genre
Classical Music
Ticket Limit
8
Season Sponsor
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Featuring
Special Guest Vocalists
Katelyn Drye
Hollie Hammel
Blair Lamb
Derek Drye, acoustic guitar, dobro, lap steel & vocals
Lindsey Miller, electric guitar
Dean Berner, mandolin, banjo, and acoustic guitar
Gary Lunn, bass guitar
Ross McReynolds, drums
David Hamilton, piano
“The threads of my life are woven together through my songs”
—Dolly Parton
The National Symphony Orchestra presents an unforgettable multimedia experience featuring Dolly on screen—a vivid, visual-musical journey through the music, life, and legacy of the Southern icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
Accompanied by guest vocalists and musicians, Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke leads innovative new orchestrations by David Hamilton of Dolly’s hit songs, including “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You,” plus her own personal favorites.
Please note: Dolly Parton does not perform in person at this concert.
Co-produced by Dolly Parton together with Schirmer Theatrical and Sony Music Publishing.
Conductor
piano and arranger
vocalist
vocalist
vocalist
acoustic guitar, dobro, lap steel & vocals
electric guitar
electric guitar
bass guitar
Help build a rich legacy on the values of artistic excellence, engagement with a broad community, and a thriving future for the art form of classical music and its audiences.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
All ticket prices are subject to change based on demand. Purchase early to lock in prices and the best seats!
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