A TRIUMPHANT RETURN

After a year hiatus, the Charleston Symphony returns performing musical selections based upon the theme of joy, including pieces from Hector Beriloz’s colorful “Roman Carnival” and Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini, op.43, complete with a challenging solo for violin. Other songs include features for the organ and clarinet. The Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Friday-Saturday, 7:30pm. $29-$140. (843)242-3099, www.gaillardcenter.org