Dive into the vibrant arts scene across Norfolk, New Orleans, Richmond, Alexandria, and Virginia Beach with a plethora of artistic events. Norfolk is set to host the Virginia Stage Company's 'Dracula A Feminist Revenge Fan', a reimagined Victorian horror with a contemporary twist. In New Orleans, experience the power of 'Samson and Delilah, In Concert' with the New Orleans Opera, accompanied by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Richmond will resonate with the 'Best of Bernstein' as the Richmond Symphony brings Bernstein's legendary works to life. Alexandria's Northern Virginia Community College will echo with 'Carmina Burana Abound', while Virginia Beach will witness 'Full Circle', a fusion of classical and contemporary orchestral masterpieces.

Exploring the Artistic Landscapes: Norfolk, New Orleans, and More

This holiday season, the Richmond Symphony is set to enchant audiences with a series of unforgettable performances. From the festive 'Let It Snow' concert featuring the talented Carrie Brockwell, to the majestic 'Handel's Messiah' conducted by Dr. Richard Robbins, each event promises to deliver musical excellence. Join us as we explore a lineup that includes tributes to black music in film, operatic masterpieces like Puccini’s Tosca, and the iconic works of Mendelssohn and Mancini. Get ready for a symphonic journey that celebrates the beauty and diversity of music.

Harmonious Celebrations: Richmond Symphony's Season of Musical Splendor

The Richmond Symphony's 2025 season promises an exciting array of performances, captivating orchestral enthusiasts with a lineup that spans from classical masterpieces to inventive collaborations. Highlights include 'Brass Glory' with Michael Sachs, 'Appalachian Spring' featuring David Lemelin, the compelling 'Tchaikovsky's Fifth,' and the spectacular 'Cirque Musica: Symphonic.' With each event offering something unique, this season is set to engage audiences with a rich tapestry of sound, visual artistry, and emotional resonance.

Richmond Symphony's 2025 Season: A Musical Exploration

The Richmond Symphony's 2025 season is set to captivate audiences with a diverse lineup of concerts showcasing opera, classical compositions, and multimedia experiences. From Puccini's 'Tosca' to the orchestral tribute to Henry Mancini, and even the thrilling live score accompaniment of 'Jurassic Park', this season offers an eclectic mix of performances. Conductors like Valentina Peleggi and Hae Lee, along with talented guest artists, promise to deliver unforgettable musical experiences. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or a newcomer, the Richmond Symphony's season has something for everyone.

Richmond Symphony's 2025 Season: A Celebration of Musical Mastery and Artistic Innovation

Immerse yourself in the Richmond Symphony's 2025 concert season, featuring a vibrant roster of performances that promise to captivate audiences with a blend of classical masterpieces, cinematic thrills, and innovative collaborations. From the emotional depths of Puccini's 'Tosca' to the cinematic splendor of 'Jurassic Park,' this season offers something for every music lover. Join us as we explore the highlights, featuring world-renowned conductors, exceptional soloists, and a symphonic journey that spans various genres and eras.

Richmond Symphony's 2025 Lineup: A Musical Odyssey

The Richmond Symphony's 2025 season promises an exhilarating mix of classical masterpieces, innovative orchestral renditions, and family-friendly performances. With a diverse lineup featuring the works of Mozart, Mahler, Haydn, Beethoven, Rachmaninoff, and more, music lovers are in for a treat. Highlights include a live orchestral performance of Jurassic Park, the compelling Beethoven & Rachmaninoff concert, and the captivating Symphonie Fantastique. Join us for an unforgettable journey through music, expertly conducted by renowned artists, across Richmond's iconic venues.

A Symphony Season to Remember: Richmond Symphony's 2025 Lineup

Step into a world of musical wonder with the Richmond Symphony's 2025 concert series, featuring an array of performances that captivate the senses. From the classical masterpieces of Mozart, Mahler, and Beethoven, to the thrilling cinematic score of Jurassic Park, and the playful melodies of baseball-themed symphonies, there's something for everyone. Join esteemed conductors and talented musicians in this celebration of orchestral brilliance, offering unforgettable experiences across various venues in Richmond, VA. Whether you're a seasoned symphony-goer or a curious newcomer, these events promise to inspire and entertain.

A Symphony of Sounds: Richmond Symphony's 2025 Musical Extravaganza

The Richmond Symphony is set to enchant audiences throughout 2025 with a series of varied and captivating musical events. From the dramatic narratives of 'Symphonie Fantastique' to the baseball-themed 'Play Ball', and the cultural homage in 'The Passion of Carmen', there's something for everyone. Under the skilled baton of conductors like Michael Repper and Hae Lee, and featuring world-class performers such as Emanuel Ax, these events promise an unforgettable celebration of classical and contemporary music alike. Whether you're a classical music aficionado or a family looking for a musical outing, 2025 with the Richmond Symphony has something special in store.

Richmond Symphony's 2025 Musical Extravaganza: A Year of Sonic Wonders

The Richmond Symphony is once again set to dazzle audiences with a rich array of performances in 2026. From Damien Geter’s poignant An African American Requiem to the jubilant sounds of Pastor Mike Jr.'s Gospel Symphony Praise Party, there's something for every music lover. Add in Conrad Tao's mastery of Gershwin, the cinematic grandeur of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ in Concert, and the nostalgic tunes of ‘Let’s Groove Tonight’, and it's clear this season is not to be missed. Join us as we explore the vibrant lineup that promises to leave a lasting impression.

Experience the Symphony: Richmond's Cultural Extravaganza 2026

The Richmond Symphony is set to captivate audiences with a breathtaking lineup of events, featuring iconic performances and tributes to legendary composers. From Broadway hits and symphonic love stories to cinematic scores and galactic journeys, this season promises a diverse and thrilling musical experience. With renowned conductors like Valentina Peleggi and Hae Lee leading the way, and talented artists bringing classic masterpieces to life, each concert offers a unique exploration of music's power to inspire and transport.

Richmond Symphony's Spectacular Season: A Musical Journey Through Time and Imagination

Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner.

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Summer Serenades 3

Dominion Energy Center

Summer Serenades 2

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

Stars & Stripes Forever

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

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

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 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

The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program: American Composers Orchestra and League of American Orchestras have established two 30-orchestra consortiums, each supporting commissions by six women and nonbinary EarShot alumni. Each composer writes a 6–8 minute orchestral work and develops an educational or community-focused program presented in partnership with each orchestra. In the 2025–26 season, composers have their works performed by nineteen orchestras across the U.S.

Virginia B. Toulmin Commission by Moni Jasmine Guo with Richmond Symphony

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Your new holiday favorite moves to the Carpenter Theater! Deck the halls – with Holiday Brass! A shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family!

Holiday Brass

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition. Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus at the Carpenter Theatre on Thanksgiving Weekend. Hae Lee conducts.

Let It Snow!

The globally beloved phenomenon One Piece, known for its epic adventure and incredibly rich and detailed world, is brought to life in a stunning musical symphony that features the greatest moments from the show on screen in perfect sync.

One Piece Music Symphony

Francesca Dego, who thrilled Richmond audiences in her 2024 debut, returns for Beethoven’s towering Violin Concerto. Of her Beethoven, the Dallas Morning News raved: “She proved that pianissimos can be as gripping as fortissimos. Her gleaming tone was striking, with commitment, facility, and finesse. A rock-star ovation was rewarded.” Valentina Peleggi also conducts Charles Ives’s truth- searching meditation, The Unanswered Question, and an orchestral blockbuster by Respighi, the roaring Roman Festivals.

Beethoven Violin Concerto

A Rocky Horror on Halloween! The Richmond Symphony is joined by actors from the Richmond Triangle Players for a production of The Rocky Horror Show – still a smash hit after 50+ years! “Dammit, Janet” you’ve got to be there!

The Rocky Horror Show

It was a young, desperate love that inspired the young Frederic Chopin. Too shy to declare his feelings, he wrote: “I say to my piano what I would like to be saying to you…” The legendary Emanuel Ax performs Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto. The Washington Post describes his artistry as “thoughtful, lyrical, lustrous…” “He has long been, and continues to be, one of the finest American pianists…” says The New York Times. This concert of great romantics also features Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Second Symphony.

Emanuel Ax Plays Chopin

Journey through the magic of Vienna’s dance music to the opulent ballrooms of Johann Strauss II. This program celebrates the “King of Waltzes” on his 100th anniversary featuring iconic waltzes, marches, and beloved classics like Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 5 and Mozart’s Magic Flute Overture. Valentina Peleggi conducts.

A Night in Vienna

Richmond audience favorite Chia-Hsuan Lin returns to begin the new season with music by Taiwanese American composer Ke-Chia Chen. “Lyrical and delicate,” is how The Philadelphia Enquirer has defined her sound. A Lasting Bond is a galloping, soaring hymn to a vanishing native culture. The sultry passion and unforgettable melodies of Carmen beguile throughout the orchestral suites drawn from Bizet’s mesmerizing masterwork. The Concert Piece for Four Horns by Robert Schumann is one of the most unique concertos in the repertoire, and one of the most thrilling especially when performed by four of music’s top players: The American Horn Quartet. “The finest brass chamber ensemble in the world,” declares the American Record Guide.

The Passion of Carmen

Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries – performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner.

Summer Serenade

Be there for a free outdoor concert! Bring a blanket, picnic basket and family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra at the beautiful Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. The evening will be led by Associate Conductor, Hae Lee.

Pocahontas State Park

### Event Description: Play Ball - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Play Ball - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, May 31, 2025

**Time:** 3:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Hae Lee

**Event Overview:**
Experience the thrill of America's favorite pastime through the power of music with the Richmond Symphony's special matinee performance, "Play Ball." This family-friendly event will feature nine full innings of baseball-inspired classics, including pieces from "Casey at the Bat," "The Natural," and "Field of Dreams." 

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Play Ball

A Memorial Day weekend FREE family event – with rousing patriotic melodies and classical favorites! Hae Lee conducts.

Big Tent

Chimborazo Park

A spectacular showpiece. A fantastic symphony. Experience the hallucinations of Hector Berlioz. Guest conductor Michael Repper leads the “Symphonie Fantastique”, Berlioz’s vivid masterpiece. The concert begins with the tympani thunderclap of Antropolis by Gabriela Ortiz. Her driving rhythms evoke the seduction of a smokey Mexico City café. And the Richmond Symphony Chorus is featured in Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” (the tune for “Stranger in Paradise”.)

Symphonie Fantastique!

### Event Description: Symphonie Fantastique - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Symphonie Fantastique  
**Date:** Saturday, May 17, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  
**Conductor:** Michael Repper  
**Featuring:** Richmond Symphony Chorus  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Michael Repper, the orchestra will perform a captivating program that includes:

- **Gabriela Ortiz:** *Antropolis*
- **Borodin:** *Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor*
- **Berlioz:** *Symphonie Fantastique*

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### Event Description: Beethoven & Rachmaninoff - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Beethoven & Rachmaninoff - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, April 12, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi

**Piano, Artist-in-Residence:** Stewart Goodyear

**Program:**
- **Anna Clyne:** Masquerade
- **Beethoven:** Symphony No. 6 Pastoral
- **Rachmaninoff:** Rhapsody On a Theme of Paganini

**Special Feature:** Free pre-concert talk

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening featuring the timeless works of Beethoven and Rachmaninoff. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Valentina Peleggi, and with the exceptional talent of pianist Stewart Goodyear, this concert promises to be a memorable experience. The program includes Anna Clyne's "Masquerade," Beethoven's "Symphony No. 6 Pastoral," and Rachmaninoff's "Rhapsody On a Theme of Paganini."

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### Event Description: Jurassic Park - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Jurassic Park - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, April 5, 2025

**Time:** 6:00 PM

**Venue:** Altria Theater

**Conductor:** Chia-Hsuan Lin

**Event Details:**
Experience Steven Spielberg’s OSCAR-winning adventure, "Jurassic Park," like never before. Watch the iconic film on a giant screen while John Williams’ soaring score is performed live by the Richmond Symphony. This unique event promises an immersive experience where you will be enraptured by the thrilling music and the awe-inspiring visuals of the film. 

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Jurassic Park

Haydn’s Drum Roll

St Christopher's School

Center for the Performing Arts, Blackwell Auditorium & Cobb-Kesler Theatre

Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education

Mozart & Mahler

### Event Description: Cirque Musica: Symphonic with Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Cirque Musica: Symphonic  
**Date:** Saturday, March 15, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  
**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi  

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Richmond Symphony collaborates with Cirque Musica for a spectacular performance that will leave you breathless. Witness aerial acrobats, contortionists, strongmen, and jugglers as they perform gravity-defying feats choreographed to live symphonic music. This dazzling event will captivate both the eye and the ear, offering a unique blend of visual and musical artistry.

**Highlights:**
- Aerial acrobatics performed above and around the orchestra
- Live music by the Richmond Symphony
- Stunning performances by acrobats, aerialists, contortionists, strongmen, and jugglers

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Cirque Musica: Symphonic

### Event Description: Tchaikovsky's Fifth - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Tchaikovsky's Fifth - Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Saturday, March 8, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Valentina Peleggi, this performance promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.

**Program Highlights:**
- **Conni Ellisor:** *A Woman Without Apology*
- **Jennifer Higdon:** *Violin Concerto* featuring violinist Inmo Yang
- **Massenet:** *Meditation from Thaïs*
- **Tchaikovsky:** *Symphony No. 5*

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- **Violin Soloist:** Inmo Yang

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Tchaikovsky's Fifth

### Event Description: Appalachian Spring - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Appalachian Spring - Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Friday, February 28, 2025  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Venue:** Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the celebrated piece "Appalachian Spring" by Aaron Copland. Under the baton of conductor Hae Lee, the performance will also include Vaughan Williams' "Fantasia on Greensleeves" and Ruth Gipps' "Clarinet Concerto," with David Lemelin on clarinet.

**Program:**
- **Vaughan Williams:** Fantasia on Greensleeves
- **Gipps:** Clarinet Concerto (featuring David Lemelin)
- **Copland:** Appalachian Spring - Suite

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Appalachian Spring

Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education

### Event Description: Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Brass Glory - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, February 22, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Anna Ducmal-Mróz

**Featured Musician:** Michael Sachs (Trumpet)

**Program:**
- **Vivian Fung:** Earworms
- **Wynton Marsalis:** Trumpet Concerto
- **Schumann:** Symphony No. 2

Join the Richmond Symphony for an evening of spectacular brass music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Anna Ducmal-Mróz, the performance will feature renowned trumpet soloist Michael Sachs. The program includes Vivian Fung's "Earworms," Wynton Marsalis's "Trumpet Concerto," and Schumann's "Symphony No. 2." 

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### Event Description: Mancini - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Mancini - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, February 8, 2025

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Hae Lee

**Event Overview:**
Join the Richmond Symphony for a spectacular evening as they pay tribute to the legendary movie music of Henry Mancini. This orchestral celebration will feature timeless classics such as "Moon River," "The Days of Wine and Roses," and the iconic "The Pink Panther." Under the baton of conductor Hae Lee, the symphony will bring Mancini's award-winning compositions to life, offering a night of nostalgia and musical brilliance.

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Mancini

### Event Description: Goodyear, Perry & Mendelssohn - Richmond Symphony

#### Performance Details:
- **Date:** Friday, January 31, 2025
- **Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Venue:** Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education

#### Featuring:
- **Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi
- **Piano:** Stewart Goodyear, Artist-in-Residence

#### Program:
- **Perry:** Serenade for Strings
- **Mendelssohn:** Symphony No. 1
- **Additional Piece:** Prelude for Strings

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the works of Perry and Mendelssohn. Under the baton of the esteemed conductor Valentina Peleggi, and with the exceptional talent of pianist Stewart Goodyear, this performance promises to be a memorable experience for all attendees.

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### Event Description: Puccini's Tosca - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Puccini’s Tosca - Opera in Concert  
**Date:** Saturday, January 25, 2025  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  

**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi  
**Soprano:** Jennifer Rowley  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening as they present Puccini’s Tosca, an opera in concert. This performance will be sung in Italian with English subtitles, ensuring an immersive experience for all attendees. The concert will feature the Richmond Symphony Chorus and the Greater Richmond Children’s Choir, adding depth and richness to the performance.

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Puccini’s Tosca

Journey into the rich musical heritage of Black cinema and discover such iconic soundscapes as Luther Vandross’ work on The Wiz, the funk of Isaac Hayes’ Shaft, and others including Get Out, Superfly, Crooklyn, Do the Right Thing, Purple Rain, Dream Girls, and many more. Soul-stirring melodies in this celebration of the artists who fused film, rhythm, and music. Produced by James Crump-Wallace, co-founder and Creative Director of The Spot RVA.

Celebration of Black Music in Film

### Event Description: Handel's Messiah - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Handel's Messiah - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Sunday, December 1, 2024

**Time:** 3:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Dr. Richard Robbins

**Description:**
Experience the grandeur of Handel's Messiah, performed by the Richmond Symphony and Chorus under the baton of Dr. Richard Robbins. This timeless masterpiece, often hailed as the greatest story ever told set to the most majestic music ever conceived, promises to be the highlight of the season. Join us for an afternoon of rejoicing and musical splendor.

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### Event Description: Let It Snow - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Let It Snow - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, November 30, 2024

**Time:** 3:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Hae Lee

**Special Guest:** Carrie Brockwell, American Idol golden ticket recipient and Chesterfield native

**Event Overview:**
Join the Richmond Symphony for a heartwarming holiday musical tradition at the Carpenter Theatre on Thanksgiving Weekend. "Let It Snow" is the perfect event to celebrate the season with family and friends. Enjoy a delightful mix of carols, classics, and seasonal favorites, all brought to life by the talented Richmond Symphony under the baton of conductor Hae Lee. Adding to the festive atmosphere, the sparkling vocals of Carrie Brockwell will make this a memorable experience for all attendees.

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Celebrate the joy of the holiday season with music that warms the heart and soul. Don't miss out on this beloved Richmond tradition!

Let It Snow

### Event Description: Mozart, Schubert & Gruber - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Mozart, Schubert & Gruber - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Friday, November 15, 2024

**Time:** 7:30 PM

**Venue:** Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education

**Conductor:** Hae Lee

**Featured Musician:** Sam Huss (Trumpet)

**Program:**
- **Mozart:** The Marriage of Figaro - Overture
- **H.K. Gruber:** 3 MOB pieces for trumpet and small orchestra
- **Schubert:** Symphony No. 5

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the works of Mozart, Schubert, and H.K. Gruber. Under the baton of conductor Hae Lee, the symphony will perform Mozart's lively "The Marriage of Figaro - Overture," Gruber's intriguing "3 MOB pieces for trumpet and small orchestra" with trumpet soloist Sam Huss, and Schubert's elegant "Symphony No. 5."

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Mozart, Schubert & Gruber

### Event Description: U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club with the Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Sunday, November 10, 2024  
**Time:** 3:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  
**Conductor:** Chia-Hsuan Lin

Join us for a spectacular celebration of American spirit and patriotism with the U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club, featuring 80 stirring voices. This concert, in collaboration with the Richmond Symphony, will pay tribute to America’s heroes through a captivating performance of red, white, and blue melodies. Enjoy a diverse repertoire that includes patriotic anthems, Broadway hits, and choir classics.

**Highlights:**
- **Patriotic Anthems:** Feel the pride with timeless American classics.
- **Broadway Hits:** Enjoy popular tunes from the Great White Way.
- **Choir Classics:** Experience the power and beauty of choral music.

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U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club

### Event Description: Best of Bernstein - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Best of Bernstein - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, November 9, 2024

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi

**Event Overview:**
Join the Richmond Symphony for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary works of Leonard Bernstein. Under the masterful direction of conductor Valentina Peleggi, the performance will feature a selection of Bernstein's most iconic pieces from both the concert hall and Broadway stage. 

**Program Highlights:**
- Overtures to *Candide* and *Wonderful Town*
- The dazzling Symphonic Dances from *West Side Story*
- Bernstein’s stirring *Jeremiah Symphony*, composed when he was just 24 years old

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Best of Bernstein

### Event Description: Brahms & Dvořák - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Brahms & Dvořák - Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Saturday, November 2, 2024  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  

Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of classical music featuring the works of Brahms and Dvořák. Under the baton of esteemed conductor Valentina Peleggi, the symphony will present a captivating program that includes:

- **Carlos Simon's "Fate Now Conquers"**
- **Brahms' Violin Concerto** with the virtuoso violinist James Ehnes
- **Dvořák's Symphony No. 8**

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### Event Description: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert

**Date:** Saturday, October 26, 2024

**Time:** 2:00 PM

**Venue:** Altria Theater

**Event Details:**
Experience the magic of Harry Potter like never before with CineConcerts' presentation of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix in Concert." Watch Harry and his friends as they navigate the mysteries of the Ministry of Magic to save Sirius Black, all while the Richmond Symphony performs the enchanting score live. The film will be projected in high-definition on the big screen, providing an immersive experience for fans of all ages.

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- This performance is not produced by the Richmond Symphony.
- Tickets must be purchased through the Altria Theater.
- Richmond Symphony vouchers, discounts, and other offers are not applicable for this event.

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### Event Description: The Rite of Spring - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** The Rite of Spring - Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Saturday, October 19, 2024  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre  

**Performance Details:**
- **Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi
- **Piano:** Clayton Stephenson
- **Program:**
  - Debussy: *La Mer*
  - Ravel: *Piano Concerto in G*
  - Stravinsky: *The Rite of Spring*

**Special Feature:**  
- Free pre-concert talk at 7:00 PM.

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Join us for an evening of extraordinary music featuring the Richmond Symphony under the baton of Valentina Peleggi, with pianist Clayton Stephenson. Experience the evocative sounds of Debussy, the intricate melodies of Ravel, and the groundbreaking rhythms of Stravinsky's *The Rite of Spring*. Don't miss this captivating performance at the Carpenter Theatre.

The Rite of Spring

### Event Description: FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour

**Date:** Saturday, October 12, 2024  
**Time:** 8:00 PM  
**Venue:** Altria Theater, Richmond, VA

Experience the magic of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH like never before with the FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH Orchestra World Tour. This electrifying concert features all-new symphonic arrangements of the iconic music from the groundbreaking game by SQUARE ENIX. 

Performed by the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus, and led by the renowned conductor Eric Roth, this event promises a sensational multimedia experience. Stunning high-definition video scenes, created exclusively for this production by SQUARE ENIX, will immerse you in the visionary world of FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH.

Don't miss this one-night-only event that brings together the power of music and the captivating visuals of one of the most beloved games of all time.

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Final Fantasy Vii Rebirth

### Event Description: Miramar - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Miramar and the Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Saturday, October 5, 2024

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Chia-Hsuan Lin

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Richmond Symphony collaborates with Miramar, the sensational hit of 2020. This concert promises to capture the sizzling energy of Cuban Latin boleros, evoking the essence of the sea and its hypnotic breeze. Experience the full force of the Richmond Symphony as they bring these vibrant melodies to life under the masterful direction of Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin.

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Miramar

### Event Description: Pocahontas Premieres: Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Pocahontas Premieres: Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Saturday, September 21, 2024  
**Time:** 7:00 PM  
**Venue:** Pocahontas State Park, Chesterfield, VA  
**Conductor:** Hae Lee  

**Performance Details:**
- **Elmer Bernstein:** The Great Escape March
- **Cody Fry:** Caves
- **Barber:** Adagio for Strings
- **Leonard Bernstein, arr. Jack Mason:** Selections from West Side Story
- **Santos Cifuentes:** Scherzo Sobre Aries Tropicales
- **Gabriela Lena Frank:** Raices Roots: Concerto Suite for Orchestra
- **Lecuona:** Malaguena

**Event Highlights:**
- **Free Outdoor Concert:** Enjoy a live orchestra performance in the beautiful setting of Pocahontas State Park.
- **Family-Friendly:** Bring a blanket, picnic basket, and your loved ones for a delightful evening.
- **Open to the Public:** No ticket required for entry.
- **Parking:** A $10 parking fee applies.
- **Rain Date:** In case of inclement weather, the concert will be rescheduled to Sunday, September 22.

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Join us for an enchanting evening of music under the stars, led by Associate Conductor Hae Lee. This is a perfect opportunity to experience the magic of live orchestral music in a serene outdoor setting.

Pocahontas Premieres: Richmond Symphony

### Event Description: Cinema Serenade - Richmond Symphony

**Event Title:** Cinema Serenade with Special Guest Itzhak Perlman

**Date:** Saturday, September 14, 2024

**Time:** 5:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi

**Special Guest:** Itzhak Perlman

**Event Overview:**
Join the Richmond Symphony for an enchanting evening of cinematic music at the Carpenter Theatre. Under the baton of conductor Valentina Peleggi, the Symphony will perform a selection of the most moving melodies from the world of cinema. The program will feature timeless pieces from films such as *Casablanca*, *Cinema Paradiso*, and *On the Waterfront*.

The highlight of the evening will be a special performance by renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman. Perlman will grace the stage with his treasured 1714 'Soil' Stradivarius to perform John Williams’ haunting theme from *Schindler’s List*.

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Their music has made our movie memories. John Williams. Ennio Morricone. Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Valentina Peleggi conducts this survey of cinema’s most moving melodies. Casablanca, Cinema Paradiso, On the Waterfront, and many others! Special guest Itzhak Perlman will be on hand for John Williams’ haunting theme from Schindler’s List on his treasured 1714 ‘Soil’ Stradivarius. The 2024 celebratory Gala immediately follows the performance.

Cinema Serenade

### Event Description: ExSTRADvaganza - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** ExSTRADvaganza - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Friday, September 13, 2024

**Time:** 8:00 PM

**Venue:** Carpenter Theatre

**Conductor:** Valentina Peleggi

**Featured Compositions:**
- **Piazzolla:** Four Seasons of Buenos Aires
- **Vivaldi:** The Four Seasons

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an extraordinary evening at the ExSTRADvaganza, a highlight of the Strad Fest, presented by the Richmond Symphony. This event is a unique celebration of the finest string instruments ever crafted, the Stradivari. Experience the unparalleled tone and color of these magnificent instruments, which have been cherished and passed down through centuries.

The evening will feature a stunning array of performances, including solos, duos, chamber music, and concerti, showcasing the virtuosity of some of the world's most talented musicians. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hear these legendary instruments in a live performance setting.

**Performing Musicians:**
- Ade Williams
- Annelle Gregory
- Daniel Dastoor
- William Hagen
- Julian Rhee
- Emma Meinrenken
- Daisuke Yamamoto
- Qing Li

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ExSTRADvaganza

Get ready for an unforgettable night as the electrifying world of Drum Corps International (DCI) takes center stage in the concert hall. This enchanting evening celebrates the camaraderie, passion, and unforgettable moments that define the marching band experience. Immerse yourselves in a world of rhythm and melody as the Richmond Symphony brings the electrifying spirit of Drum Corps International to the concert hall. From the hilarious to the heartfelt, this concert is a love letter to the music that unites us. Let the music be your soundtrack as you create unforgettable memories with your special someone.

From the comical antics of fictional composer P.D.Q. Bach to the fiery rhythms of Latin America and the heart-wrenching beauty of classical masterpieces, this concert will take audiences on a journey through DCI’s greatest hits. Witness the Richmond Symphony transform into a dynamic ensemble, capturing the essence of the marching band while delivering the timeless beauty of orchestral music.

Band Geek Date Night

### Summer ChamberFest - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Summer ChamberFest  
**Date:** Wednesday, July 31, 2024  
**Time:** 6:30 PM  
**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

Join us for an intimate evening of chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and their friends. This enchanting hour of music will feature compositions spanning three centuries, offering a rich and diverse listening experience. 

**Program:**
- **Saint-Saëns:** Caprice on Danish and Russian Airs, Op. 79
- **Madeleine Dring:** Trio for Flute, Oboe, and Piano
- **Milhaud:** Quartet for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Piano

**Performers:**
- **Clarinet:** David Lemelin
- **Oboe:** Victoria Chung
- **Flute:** Mary Bodell
- **Piano:** Russell Wilson

After the performance, take a leisurely stroll through downtown and enjoy a delightful dinner. Please note that the event date has been changed from Thursday, August 1 to Wednesday, July 31.

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Summer ChamberFest

### Event Description: Summer ChamberFest - Richmond Symphony

**Event Name:** Summer ChamberFest - Richmond Symphony

**Date:** Thursday, July 25, 2024

**Time:** 6:30 PM

**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

**Event Overview:**
Join us for an enchanting evening at the Summer ChamberFest, presented by the Richmond Symphony. This intimate event will feature chamber music masterworks spanning three centuries, performed by talented members of the Richmond Symphony and their esteemed friends. 

**Performers:**
- **Violin:** Adrian Pintea
- **Violin:** Stacey Matthews
- **Cello:** Jason McComb
- **Viola:** Stephen Schmidt

**Program:**
- **Bologne:** String Quartet, op1 no. 6
- **Schubert:** Quartettsatz, D 703
- **Jessie Montgomery:** Source Code
- **Caroline Shaw:** Plan and Elevation

**Experience:**
Settle into your seat for one enchanted hour of music in the intimate setting of Mooney Hall. After the performance, take a leisurely stroll downtown for a delightful dinner, making it a perfect summer evening.

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### Event Description: Summer Chamberfest - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Summer Chamberfest - Richmond Symphony  
**Date:** Thursday, July 18, 2024  
**Time:** 6:30 PM  
**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

Join us for an intimate evening of chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and their friends. This enchanting one-hour performance will feature timeless pieces from three centuries, including:

- **Franz Schubert:** String Trio D 471
- **Gideon Klein:** String Trio
- **Ludwig van Beethoven:** String Trio in G major, Op. 9 No. 1

**Performers:**
- **Violin:** Susy Yim
- **Viola:** Jocelyn Smith
- **Cello:** Peter Greydanus

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Summer Chamberfest

### Summer Chamberfest - Richmond Symphony

**Event:** Summer Chamberfest  
**Date:** Thursday, July 11, 2024  
**Time:** 6:30 PM  
**Venue:** Dominion Energy Center, Mooney Hall

Join us for an intimate early evening of chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and their friends. This enchanting hour of music will feature compositions spanning three centuries, offering a rich and diverse listening experience.

**Performers:**
- **Clarinet:** Eddie Sundra
- **Cello:** Schuyler Slack
- **Piano:** Daniel Stipe
- **Violin:** Emily Monroe

**Program:**
- **Schickele:** Quartet
- **Liszt:** Consolation No. 3
- **Brahms:** Trio in A minor, Op. 114

Settle into your seat for a captivating performance and then enjoy a leisurely stroll downtown for dinner. This event promises to be a delightful blend of culture and community, perfect for a summer evening.

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It is a work of such imposing power, that no music can dare to match it in its scope and glory. The Richmond Symphony, Chorus and soloists, all under Valentina Peleggi, present the concert experience of a lifetime: the dramatic majesty of Giuseppe Verdi’s awe-inspiring Requiem.

Verdi’s Requiem

Complement your subscription with our Symphony Series Companion Course! Director of Education & Community Engagement Walter Bitner leads this deep dive into the music of our 2022-23 Symphony Series. Each class in this unique companion course will focus on the repertoire of the Symphony’s next Symphony Series concert and feature a special guest with a critical role in the performance. Guests will include Music Director Valentina Peleggi, Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin, and many more! Through recordings, images, scholarship, biographies, backstage stories, and discussion we will listen and engage more deeply with the music and the artists who bring it to life.

Symphony Series 8 Companion Class

Experience a night of musical transcendence with Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin and the Richmond Symphony.  Dawson’s “Spirituals” touch the soul.  Daniel Stipe then takes center stage for Mozart’s enchanting Piano Concerto No. 17.  Lastly, immerse yourself in the mesmerizing sound journey of Schoenberg’s “Transfigured Night.”

Mozart & Spirituals

St. Christopher's School

Hear Richmond’s up-and-coming musical talent and inspire the budding musician in your family. The Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia and RSYO its most advanced ensemble of student musicians.

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

The Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia. Enjoy performances from four student ensembles and inspire the budding musician in your family.

Youth Orchestra Program Spring Concert

‘S Wonderful! The fascinating rhythms of George Gershwin will fill the air when pianist Russell Wilson joins the Richmond Symphony for this centennial salute to “Rhapsody in Blue.” It’s the centerpiece of this all-Gershwin evening! Who could ask for anything more?

Rhapsody in Blue 100: A Gershwin Tribute

The Richmond Symphony, under Guest Conductor Anthony Parnther, performs Beethoven’s buoyant Eighth Symphony. Also, a masterwork by Black composer
Florence Price: her Third Symphony from 1938. Principal Horn Dominic Rotella is the soloist in Mozart’s delightful Horn Concerto No. 4.

Mozart, Price & Beethoven

The elegance, the genius of Mozart.  His exquisite “Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Symphony No. 27. Experience the artistry of Victoria Chung, as she performs Jennifer Higdon’s evocative Oboe Concerto. Also Stravinsky’s delightful homage to Bach, “Dumbarton Oaks.”

A Little Night Music

Randolph-Macon College

The Phantom Of The Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, and more. Andrew Lloyd Webber has given us blockbuster after blockbuster, packed with showstoppers. Hear the greatest hits from this titan of Broadway in specially created symphonic suites. One thrilling evening of “The Music Of The Night.”

Andrew Lloyd Webber Symphonic Suites

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther is a global sensation; a new dimension of superhero cinema. Featuring the brilliant Chadwick Boseman. Travel to the kingdom of Wakanda as the Richmond Symphony performs Ludwig Göransson’s OSCAR®-winning score while the movie is simultaneously projected on the big screen above the orchestra. Stay for the credits, you’ll be glad you did!

Black Panther in Concert

Gershwin’s jazzy musical postcard highlights this program of the Americas. From South America, dazzling works by Revueltas, Ginastera, and Moncayo’s rousing Huapango. And from the states, Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts Leonard Bernstein’s dances from On the Town, plus Gershwin’s An American in Paris.

An American in Paris

Complement your subscription with our Symphony Series Companion Course! Director of Education & Community Engagement Walter Bitner leads this deep dive into the music of our 2022-23 Symphony Series. Each class in this unique companion course will focus on the repertoire of the Symphony’s next Symphony Series concert and feature a special guest with a critical role in the performance. Guests will include Music Director Valentina Peleggi, Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin, and many more! Through recordings, images, scholarship, biographies, backstage stories, and discussion we will listen and engage more deeply with the music and the artists who bring it to life. Classes are at 7pm on a Monday before the concert. Each class is 60-75 Minutes long and will take place on Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to you the morning of the class.

Symphony Series 6 Companion Class

Bound by tradition and honor, a young Japanese maiden is left to face an unspeakable aftermath when abandoned by a reckless American naval officer. Puccini’s haunting score is filled with unforgettable music of unparalleled beauty that will stay with you forever. Productions in Norfolk, Fairfax, and Richmond.

Madama Butterfly

George Mason University

Virginia Opera’s season comes to a stunning close with Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, one of opera’s most beloved works. Bound by tradition and honor, a young Japanese maiden is left to face an unspeakable aftermath when abandoned by a reckless American naval officer. Puccini’s haunting score is filled with unforgettable music of unparalleled beauty that will stay with you forever.

Harrison Opera House

RSYO Winter Concert

First, you loved it. Now, you can share it. Introduce the children in your life to “Peter and the Wolf”, Prokofiev’s enchanting take told by Really Inventive Stuff’s Michael Boudewyns. Adults $25, and just $15 for kids. Seating is limited!

Peter and the Wolf

“Worthless” declared the composers friends. “Impossible to play”. But Tchaikovsky refused to change a note of what became historys most popular piano concerto. Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton plays Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto. “She is a real virtuoso,” declares legendary pianist András Schiff. “A born pianist, a very natural player.” Plus Ravel’s seductive suite from Daphnis et Chloé, featuring the Richmond Symphony Chorus who also performs a new work by Richmond’s own Zachary Wadsworth. The Washington Post has acclaimed his music as “fresh, deeply felt and strikingly original.”

Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto

Get swept up in a gothic romance this Valentine’s Day weekend! The Virginia premiere of Ben Stevenson’s Dracula is certain to enthrall audiences with its powerful choreography, haunting score, and spectacular production elements. A bold, dramatic ballet, Dracula takes the classic tale of the titular vampire and his brides to all new heights.

Dracula

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

Music at Hardywood

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Symphony Series 5 Companion Class

Patsy Cline and symphony fans unite! Shannon Gibson Brown is back singing Patsy Cline’s songs as only she can, joined by the Richmond Symphony. A heartwarming delight for all!

The Music of Patsy Cline

The Cultural Arts Center

A transformative exploration of life, death, legacy, struggle, and triumph, Steve Hackman’s Resurrection Mixtape fuses the classic music of Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur with Mahler’s “Resurrection” Symphony. Included in the performance are “Hypnotize,” “Dear Mama,” “California Love,” “Juicy,” “Keep Ya Head Up,” “Everyday Struggle,” and more.

The Resurrection Mixtape

Celebrations of nature’s renewal.  Fusing the glory of the baroque and the seduction of the tango.  Be embraced by Vivaldi’s “Summer” and “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons,” and captivated by the rhythms of Piazzolla’s “Winter” and “Spring” from “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.” Menuhin Richmond 2021 Junior First-Prize Winner Keila Wakao joins the Richmond Symphony.

The Four Seasons

Your Richmond Symphony presents Brahms’ lyrical Symphony No. 2, the world premiere of a new work by our composer in residence Damien Geter, and Francesca Dego as the soloist in the Violin Concerto of Ferruccio Busoni. No less a romantic than Brahms, who echoes throughout this concerto, Busoni was a singular voice, an iconoclast who composed music for the future. This centennial celebration may just be the moment time catches up to Busoni.

Brahms, The Romantic

“Our goal in this show was to go through an array of music to introduce young people and also to celebrate the rich musical history that composers of African descent have contributed to. This particular concert will celebrate a broad range of truly classical music but music that they may not have heard or heard about. It’s very accessible. It is designed as a concert to give honor and reflection to the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. in a way that is both reverent and entertaining.” – Dr. Henry Panion III, guest conductor

Celebrate Mlk

For 40 years, the energy of GRAMMY®-award winning arranger Richard Smallwood has brought gospel and pop together. Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Destiny’s Child have performed his music. The Richmond Symphony presents this tribute to Richard Smallwood, featuring guest vocalist Desirèe Roots and Richmond’s finest gospel choirs. Be inspired by their sound!

A Tribute to Richard Smallwood

Symphony Series 4 Companion Class

Dreams come to life as Clara travels with the Nutcracker Prince to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. December marks the first revival of Artistic Director Stoner Winslett’s brand-new, much-loved production of The Nutcracker. With 17 performances in the grand Carpenter Theatre, there promises to be a magical Nutcracker moment for everyone!

The Nutcracker

Be there for an exclusive holiday fundraising event! Three chances to experience stellar performances from Richmond Symphony ensembles, accompanied by festive food, craft cocktails, thematic glassware, and UNLIMITED amounts of holiday cheer and décor. Come as your full festive self and dazzle with your tacky holiday garb! The perfect way to kickstart the season of giving by supporting the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program.

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