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 […]
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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 […]
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
Music of power. And of passion. Music Director Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s final work – the “Pathétique” Symphony. PLUS, “Don Juan,” a showpiece for orchestra by Richard Strauss. And Paul […]
Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique
Music of power. And of passion. Music Director Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s final work – the “Pathétique” Symphony. PLUS, “Don Juan,” a showpiece for orchestra by Richard Strauss. And Paul […]
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