Archives for the "orchestra" Category

Tchaikovsky’s First Concerto

“Worthless,” declared the composer’s friends. “Impossible to play”. But Tchaikovsky refused to change a note of what became history’s most popular piano concerto. Ukrainian pianist Dinara Klinton plays Tchaikovsky’s First […]

Negro Folk Symphony

In 1934, William Dawson imagined a symphony that would fuse African rhythms and American laments into the symphonic form. What Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony promised, Dawson delivered. His defiant, triumphant […]

Negro Folk Symphony

In 1934, William Dawson imagined a symphony that would fuse African rhythms and American laments into the symphonic form. What Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony promised, Dawson delivered. His defiant, triumphant […]

Mahler’s First

The new season begins! Experience the sonic splendor of the Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi in Mahler’s wild, exuberant First Symphony. Plus, concertmaster Daisuke Yamamoto performs the world premiere of […]

Mahler’s First

The new season begins! Experience the sonic splendor of the Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi in Mahler’s wild, exuberant First Symphony. Plus, concertmaster Daisuke Yamamoto performs the world premiere of […]

Carnival of the Animals

Our traditional 40-minute introduction to the instruments of the orchestra for elementary school students this year includes Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals in a performance featuring the young […]

Carnival of the Animals

Our traditional 40-minute introduction to the instruments of the orchestra for elementary school students this year includes Camille Saint-Saëns’ beloved Carnival of the Animals in a performance featuring the young […]

Star Wars: The Return of the Jedi

“Only now, at the end, do you understand.” The Richmond Symphony returns to the Altria for the final episode of the original Star Wars trilogy: The Return of the Jedi. […]

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert

Experience Richmond’s up-and-coming musical talent at the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra’s fall concert. This concert is free, no ticket required. Singleton Center – VCU 922 Park Ave Richmond, VA 23220

Cocoa with Jack Frost, the Snow Queen, & Santa

As the seasons change, there’s a nip in the air! It must be Jack Frost and the Snow Queen arriving in Richmond! Families, you’re cordially invited to join these delightful […]