Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) for an enchanting evening featuring Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony, under the distinguished baton of VSO Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins. This performance promises to captivate audiences with its deeply emotional melodies and rich orchestral textures. The concert will also showcase the incredible talents of acclaimed pianist Michelle Cann, performing Liszt’s First Piano Concerto, a piece renowned for its virtuosic demands and dazzling beauty.

Event Details:
- **Date:** November 1, 2024
- **Time:** 7:30 pm
- **Location:** Chrysler Hall

The evening’s program begins with Maurice Ravel’s "Le Tombeau de Couperin," followed by Franz Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, featuring Michelle Cann. The highlight of the night, Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, will conclude the performance, offering a journey through its sweeping romanticism and heartfelt emotion.

Thomas Wilkins, celebrated for his dynamic conducting and deep musical insights, brings his expertise back to his native Norfolk as the VSO’s first-ever Principal Guest Conductor. Michelle Cann, a pianist of extraordinary skill and expressiveness, has garnered acclaim for her performances across the globe, making this event a must-see for music lovers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power and beauty of classical music performed by some of the most talented artists of our time. Secure your tickets now for an unforgettable night with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.

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Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

Christopher Newport University

Town Center of Virginia Beach

Chrysler Hall

### Event Description: Carmen by Virginia Opera

**Event Overview:**
Experience the bold and passionate world of "Carmen," presented by the Virginia Opera. This timeless opera, composed by Georges Bizet, tells the story of Carmen, a fiercely independent and strong-willed woman who lives life on her own terms. Her beauty and bravery captivate those around her, but her tumultuous love life leads to a tragic end when her obsessed ex-lover violently rejects her decision to move on.

**Performance Details:**
- **Sung in:** French with English Surtitles
- **Conducted by:** Adam Turner
- **Directed by:** Kyle Lang
- **Orchestra:** Virginia Symphony Orchestra

**Ticket Information:**
- **On Sale Date:** Monday, August 5, 2024
- **Subscription Packages:** Available now on the Virginia Opera's subscriptions page

**Performance Schedule:**
- **Norfolk:**
  - Friday, November 8, 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, November 10, 2:30 PM
- **Fairfax:**
  - Saturday, November 16, 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, November 17, 2:00 PM
- **Richmond:**
  - Friday, November 22, 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, November 24, 2:30 PM

**Cast:**
- **Carmen:** Lisa Marie Rogali
- **Don José:** Zach Borichevsky
- **Escamillo:** Rolfe Dauz
- **Micaëla:** Alicia Russell Tagert
- **Frasquita:** Chase Sanders
- **Mercédès:** Aria Minasian
- **Remendado:** Daniel Lugo
- **Dancairo:** TBA
- **Zuniga:** TBA
- **Moralès:** TBA

Join us for an unforgettable evening of drama, passion, and exquisite music as we bring "Carmen" to life on stage. Secure your tickets early and be part of this extraordinary operatic experience.

Carmen

George Mason University

Dominion Energy Center

Harrison Opera House

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Unleash your inner fan for a night of new takes on classic Broadway showtunes. The groovy talents of New York City-based Third Reprise have garnered over 11 million views on their funkified version of Wicked’s “Defying Gravity.” Experience their smooth vocalizations and spirited instrumentals with soulful renditions of Phantom of the Opera’s “Think of Me” and Carousel’s “If I Loved You,” a synthwave take on “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Misérables, an R&B styling of The Little Mermaid’s “Part of Your World,” and much more.

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From doo-wop classics like “16 Candles” and “In the Still of the Night,” to modern songs such as Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep,” The Doo Wop Project ingeniously re-imagines tunes in its namesake style. Be serenaded by Broadway alumni from acclaimed productions, including Jersey Boys, A Bronx Tale, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. You “doo” not want to miss today’s best and brightest performers revisiting classic hits in doo-wop style!

The Doo Wop Project

Indie country singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jess Williamson stops by The Barns with lyrics that ignite the hopeless romantic in all of us. Williamson is one part of the duo Plains (I Walked With You A Ways) with Waxahatchee’s Katie Crutchfield. For her fifth solo album, Time Ain’t Accidental, the Texas-born and Los Angeles-based artist “relishes in the stormy chaos of love” (Medium). Described as a “road trip record full of open space and vivid detail” (Pitchfork), you won’t want to miss her heartfelt anthems of liberation and self-discovery.

Jess Williamson

Mariachi Herencia de México is the past, present, and future of their genre, “[bringing] mariachi music to the charts, while staying true to their Mexican roots” (Billboard). The Latin Grammy-nominated group continues to push the boundaries of mariachi in their sixth studio release, Our Latin Thing (Nuestra Cosa). By taking inspiration from Spanish Harlem’s vibrant percussion line and honoring Latin music legends like Celia Cruz and Fania All-Stars, including Héctor Lavoe, the group blends mariachi with a unique mix of Latin influences, ensuring a night of energy, innovation, and excitement.

Mariachi Herencia de México

An outstanding assembly of internationally renowned wind players join Chamber Music Society favorite and acclaimed pianist Anne-Marie McDermott to perform ensemble classics from the 18th through the 20th centuries. The program begins with sonatas and smaller ensembles before all gather for Poulenc’s effervescent Sextet, which he described as “an homage to the wind instruments I have loved from the moment I began composing.”

Beethoven, Glière, Poulenc, Reinecke

Hailing from Cape Town, Abdullah Ibrahim's mix of traditional African music, gospel tunes, spirituals, American jazz, and classical music is uniquely South African. The artist, formerly known as Dollar Brand, is a world-respected master musician and famously performed at Nelson Mandela's 1994 presidential inauguration. Discover how Ibrahim's most beloved songs, such as the powerful 1974 anti-apartheid anthem “Mannenberg,” and recent masterpieces from his 2024 album, 3, translate to the stage at The Barns. Ibrahim's trio is made up of modern jazz multi-instrumentalist Cleave Guyton and National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Noah Jackson.

Abdullah Ibrahim Trio

You’re invited to a spirited evening supporting Wolf Trap Foundation’s arts and education programs. This beloved fall tradition returns to The Barns at Wolf Trap on Saturday, November 16, 2024 and offers something for everyone—from the whiskey or sparkling wine enthusiasts to casual dabblers.

2024 Bourbon & Bubbles

The reigning queen of Brazilian jazz, Eliane Elias, brings her intoxicating voice and piano prowess to The Barns! The Grammy and Latin Grammy winner’s originality comes through on her 2024 album Time and Again. Singing in both English and Portuguese while simultaneously blending jazz, R&B, and alternative pop influences, Elias deftly concocts a timeless yet one-of-a-kind sound. “It’s Time” to grab tickets to see this bossa nova legend before it’s “Too Late.”

Eliane Elias

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The Beach Boys’ Pet Sounds and The Beatles’ Revolver

The DC Anthem singers trade in their usual venues of hockey arenas and baseball stadiums for a return to The Barns just in time for the holidays! Local legends Bob McDonald, Caleb Green, and D.C. Washington (yes, that’s his real name!) have sung the National Anthem for DC’s most beloved teams, such as the Washington Capitals and Nationals, for decades. Traditional renditions of “God Bless America” and “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” interspersed with holiday, Broadway, pop, and gospel favorites make for a merry night of nostalgia and fun for all.

DC Anthem Singers Shine featuring Bob McDonald, Caleb Green, and D.C. Washington

Organ Concert

“And I turned around.” As the consequence of a single fatal movement, Orpheus loses everything and is thrown back on what had seemingly already been overcome: The sense of forlornness between Him and Her, their mutual unavailability, and the desperate desire which will never be fulfilled. With Begehren, Beat Furrer has created one of the most significant works of contemporary music theatre, which Klangforum Wien presents in a concert version at the core of the ensemble’s “FURRER 70” project. The performance is part of festival Wien Modern 2024.

Singen, Sehnen

With Furrer 70, Klangforum Wien is creating a legacy in the artist’s lifetime: Beat Furrer – composer, conductor and founder of the ensemble – has selected 18 key works from his oeuvre, collaborating with Klangforum Wien and conducting the ensemble for a series of seminal new recordings. An exclusive media box set with 6 CDs, 3 videos and 2 books offers unparalleled access to Furrer's music and artistry on the occasion of his (upcoming) 70th birthday.

Furrer 70 – Anniversary Box Presentation

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Following the world premiere of her opera Canvas as part of the Johann Joseph Fux Competition for Opera Composition 2023, Klangforum Wien is now collaborating with Nina Šenk again and will premiere her award winning piece November Night (2024) at Wien Modern 2024 on 21 November 2024 as part of the Erste Bank Composition Award, which is being presented for the 35th time this year.

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