Name: Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem
Start: 2026-01-18T15:00:00
Location: Dominion Energy Center

Richmond Symphony invites you to embark on a diverse musical journey, from the warm embrace of holiday classics in 'Let It Snow!' to the thought-provoking 'An African American Requiem' by Damien Geter. Conclude this sonic adventure with 'The Planets & Star Wars' featuring the majestic works of Holst and John Williams. Join us at the Dominion Energy Center for a series of unforgettable performances that promise to enchant, challenge, and inspire.

Richmond Symphony's Sonic Journey: From Festive Harmonies to Galactic Symphonies

As the holiday season descends upon Richmond, music lovers have a buffet of soulful symphonic experiences waiting for them. From the beloved holiday tradition, 'Let It Snow!' to the poignant 'An African American Requiem' by Damien Geter, and the galactic orchestral spectacle of 'The Planets & Star Wars,' the Richmond Symphony invites audiences to celebrate diverse musical narratives. Each performance, held at the majestic Dominion Energy Center, promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring talented conductors like Hae Lee and Valentina Peleggi, along with powerful vocal performances and world premieres.

A Symphony of Traditions and Innovations: Richmond's Musical Journey

The Richmond Symphony invites you to embark on a musical journey that promises to be both enlightening and entertaining. This season, the Symphony presents an array of diverse events designed to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds. From the heartwarming 'Let It Snow!' holiday tradition to the profound 'Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem,' and culminating with the celestial experience of 'The Planets & Star Wars,' there is something for everyone. Join us at the Dominion Energy Center to celebrate music, culture, and history through these remarkable performances.

Richmond Symphony Offers an Unforgettable Musical Journey

The Richmond Symphony has curated a captivating lineup for the upcoming season, featuring a diverse range of performances that promise to both inspire and entertain audiences. From the traditional charm of 'Let It Snow!' to the poignant 'An African American Requiem' by Damien Geter, and the cosmic symphony of 'The Planets & Star Wars,' these events showcase the Symphony's commitment to excellence and innovation. Each concert highlights the talents of renowned conductors, vocalists, and musicians, ensuring unforgettable experiences for all attendees.

Richmond Symphony: A Season of Musical Brilliance

Experience an array of musical brilliance with the Richmond Symphony's upcoming events. From the festive cheer of 'Let It Snow!' to Damien Geter's poignant 'An African American Requiem', and the celestial journey of 'The Planets & Star Wars', immerse yourself in a musical tradition that brings together community and culture. Discover how these musical narratives connect with audiences at the Dominion Energy Center in the heart of Richmond, VA, offering an unforgettable symphonic adventure.

A Symphony of Seasons: Richmond Symphony's Musical Extravaganza

Richmond Symphony invites you on a melodious journey through time and space with a trio of captivating musical events. Kicking off with 'Let It Snow!', embrace the holiday spirit with the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Experience the profound 'An African American Requiem' by Damien Geter, a homage to voices from the past. Finally, traverse the galaxy with 'The Planets & Star Wars', featuring the majestic works of Holst and John Williams, alongside a premiere by Stacy Garrop. Join us for this remarkable celebration of musical artistry.

A Symphony of Seasons: Richmond's Musical Odyssey

Melody Wilson

Kazem Abdullah

Bernard Holcomb

Kenneth Overton

Brandie Sutton

Richmond Symphony

Richmond Symphony Chorus

In composing his epic, moving Requiem, Damien Geter was inspired by those composed earlier by Mozart, Berlioz, Brahms, and especially Verdi. Within the traditional Latin text, Geter’s Requiem weaves the words of victims of lynching and of those who dared speak out. “A Requiem memorializes a person,” Geter has stated. “We need to memorialize these folks in some way, to keep their names alive. And this is the way I choose to honor them.”

Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem

Dominion Energy Center

Let the church say, Amen! Pastor Mike Jr. brings his award-winning sound to the Richmond Symphony stage for a ‘Gospel Symphony Praise Party.’ Experience the power of orchestral arrangements by the masterful Dr. Henry Panion III blended with the energy of live praise & worship songs.

Pastor Mike Jr.

Just 30, Conrad Tao, says the Detroit Free Press “owns a place among the world’s virtuosos. he blew the doors off in a performance hair-raising in its technical brilliance.” Experience his phenomenal artistry in music from the jazz-age: George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F. Followed by his mercurial homage to Gershwin, Flung Out. And rising American conductor Ben Manis leads Mozart’s great, final Symphony No. 41, the “Jupiter.”

Conrad Tao Plays Gershwin

See when Harry discovers a mysterious potions book in CineConcerts’ presentation of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert! Projected onto a giant screen and accompanied by a live symphony orchestra, you can join in on Harry’s adventures as never before. Nicholas Hooper’s wonderful score and this classic tale combine to deliver all the adventure, humor, and suspense you remember in an experience you’ll never forget.

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert

Altria Theater

Led by Broadway superstar Chester Gregory and vocal powerhouses Cherise Coaches & Brik Liam, this incredible evening is full of classic hit songs made famous by The Spinners, The Stylistics, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Lou Rawls, Diana Ross, Gamble & Huff and more.

Let’s Groove Tonight

For nearly half a century, Arthur Fiedler was The Boston Pops. Be there for the music Fiedler made famous. Hear beloved pieces like the ‘1812 Overture,’ selections from ‘The Sound of Music,’ and more. The magic of “The Fiedler Tradition” live, in concert.

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler

Loves forbidden. Loves immortal. Valentina Peleggi conducts music greatest love stories. Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet inspired Tchaikovsky’s most passionate music and Leonard Bernstein’s most popular: West Side Story. Plus, the premiere of Damien Geter’s Suite from Loving vs. Virginia. And to conclude, Ravel’s sensuous Boléro. Share this concert with that special someone.

Romeo & Juliet, Boléro & More

The great strength and nobility of Brahms’ Fourth and final Symphony places it among his most profound achievements. Valentina Peleggi conducts, and the Richmond Symphony’s own Neal Carey plays Dvořák’s elegy for a long-lost love, the impassioned Cello Concerto, composed during the composer’s American sojourn. To begin, a colorful new work, commissioned by the Richmond Symphony from Jasmine Guo. A composer for cinema as well as the concert stage, her distinguished works have been honored and acclaimed.

Brahms & Dvořák

speaking of her Hymn for Everyone, Jessie Montgomery recalled “I wrote it during the pandemic, and I was in a moment of reflection. I was inspired by the Hymn as a tradition of offering some solace.” Also, Angela Chen plays Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto. “Enthralling,” raved Toronto’s Globe and Mail. “She is speaking with her own voice about works in which she is passionately involved.”

Copland & Beethoven

The Bat-Signal is lighting up Richmond! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to watch Batman™ ‘89 in the theater with a huge screen, the Richmond Symphony, and the iconic Danny Elfman score!

Batman™ 1989 in Concert

Majestic in its scope. Dazzling in its sound. There is nothing to match the experience of hearing, live in concert, The Planets. Be there for the ultimate trip through the galaxy as Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi perform Gustav Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece. Plus, the suite from John Williams’ Star Wars. Also featured on this final concert of a season, exploring 250 years of American music and history, is a world premiere from composer and storyteller Stacy Garrop, commissioned from her by the Richmond Symphony.

The Planets & Star Wars

A spirited and patriotic musical extravaganza that pays homage to the legendary “March King” and his iconic compositions.

Damien Geter’s An African American Requiem

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