Archives for the "Symphony" Category

Loving v. Virginia | Fairfax, VA

Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to […]

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program

The Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia. Enjoy performances from String Sinfonietta, Camerata Strings, and Youth Concert Orchestra. FREE; no ticket required

Let It Snow! 2024

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition.  Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony at the Carpenter Theatre on Thanksgiving Weekend. Carols, classics, seasonal favorites and the […]

Evolution of Musical Repertoire & Instruments

Sofia Vettori demonstrates techniques, shows models, and engages with attendees on historical and current methods of violin making from Stradivari to Vettori. Learn More About Strad Fest

The Art of Stradivari

Go deeper into the art of violin making with third-generation Italian Luthier, Sofia Vettori. She brings nearly a century-long family legacy of handcrafted instruments of the highest quality. Learn More […]

Band Geek Date Night

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 […]

Haydn’s Drum Roll

The Symphony existed before Franz Josef Haydn, but it was he who formed how we experience it.  He composed an astonishing 104 Symphonies, with the “Drum Roll” one of his […]

Appalachian Spring

Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps, composed […]

Appalachian Spring

Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps, composed […]