Let It Snow! 2024
2024-11-30 20:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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 sparkling vocals of American Idol golden ticket recipient and Chesterfield native Carrie Brockwell. Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus.

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Handel's Messiah
2024-12-01 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Witness the power and majesty of Handel’s Messiah as the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus bring this timeless masterpiece to life. From the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus to the tender “Messiah,” prepare to be moved by the most beloved music ever composed. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking performance that celebrates the greatest story ever told.

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Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program
2024-12-16 19:00 | W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (VCU), 922 Park Avenue, Richmond, VA, 23284
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

Celebration of Black Music in Film
2025-01-18 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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. Richmond’s own Butcher Brown joins the Richmond Symphony for this unique event. Produced by James Crump-Wallace, co-founder and Creative Director of The Spot RVA.

Celebrate MLK
2025-01-19 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A Chamber Concert for All Ages Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A chamber concert for all ages honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his inspiring message. Join us for a powerful evening that reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. King through an extraordinary selection of works by contemporary Black composers. This moving program includes Damien Geter’s I Said What I Said, a bold and expressive piece, alongside James Lee III’s Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet, which journeys through themes of identity, resilience, and celebration.
Marcus Grant’s Efflorescence: Unfolding, Developing, Blossoming captures the spirit of growth and possibility, while Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay & Mississippi Delta evokes the vibrant soul of the American South. The program concludes with Damien Geter’s String Quartet No. 1: Neo Soul, featuring dynamic movements like Bop, Feelin’ Some Type of Way, and the poignant Please Don’t Kill My Vibe.
Be a part of this unforgettable event, celebrating Dr. King’s enduring message of hope, unity, and justice through the transformative power of music.

Tickets free for 18 and under

Mancini
2025-02-08 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
He won OSCARS®. He won GRAMMYS®. And his legendary music won fans everywhere. The Richmond Symphony pays tribute to the great movie music of Henry Mancini, with such classics as “Moon River,” “The Days of Wine and Roses,” and, of course, “The Pink Panther.”

Cirque Musica: Symphonic!
2025-03-15 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Their aerial acrobatics will leave you breathless! The Richmond Symphony is joined by Cirque Musica. Aerial acrobats literally “drop” into the Carpenter Theatre. Each gravity-defying feat choreographed to live music performed by the Richmond Symphony. Acrobats – aerialists – contortionists – strongmen – jugglers. All this and more performing to music above and around the Orchestra. Dazzling the eye and the ear.

Music at Hardywood 2425
2025-03-27 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Double Quintets and IPA. The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

Jurassic Park
2025-03-29 18:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Steven Spielberg’s OSCAR®-winning adventure. See it on a giant screen as John Williams’ soaring score is performed live by the Richmond Symphony. You’ve never seen it this big, never heard it so thrilling, never been so enraptured by raptors!

Music at Hardywood 2425
2025-04-17 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

Loving v. Virginia | Richmond, VA
2025-05-09 19:30, 2025-05-10 19:30, 2025-05-11 14:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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 the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving.
Learn more about the production here.
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Play Ball!
2025-05-31 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Experience the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat! Feel the spirit of America’s pastime in the concert hall with a lineup of classics that will have you cheering. From the dramatic narrative of Casey at the Bat to the soaring score of Field of Dreams and of course, the timeless sing-along Take Me Out to the Ball Game, this concert is a grand slam for all ages.
Kids 18 and under save 30%.
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Summer Serenade 1
2025-07-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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 2
2025-07-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Summer Serenade 3
2025-07-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Summer Serenade 4
2025-07-31 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Cody Fry
2025-09-13 19:30 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
For one night only, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, composer, and arranger Cody Fry brings his genre-bending, cinematic pop sound to life in a powerful collaboration with the Richmond Symphony. With music that evokes the emotional sweep of a favorite film coming to life in full color, Fry has captured the hearts of audiences worldwide through his orchestral arrangements, viral recordings, and golden-age-meets-modern musical storytelling.
From dramatic symphonic builds to intimate melodies, Fry’s music defies easy categorization—equal parts nostalgia and innovation. With a Grammy nomination, a certified Gold record, and hundreds of millions of streams, he’s become a standout voice in the modern orchestral pop movement.
Don’t miss your chance to experience Cody Fry’s soaring sound paired with the full richness of the Richmond Symphony.
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Music at Hardywood Sept 2025
2025-09-25 18:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Enjoy beer, pizza, and orchestra music at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These casual, intimate concerts are a whole new way to experience the Richmond Symphony. This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location.

A Night in Vienna
2025-10-11 17:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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 200th anniversary, featuring iconic waltzes,
marches, and beloved classics like The Blue Danube, Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5,
and Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute.

The City of Music

A Night in Vienna
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM
If you pay a visit to Vienna’s Central Cemetery, you’ll find a “Musicians’ Corner” where some of the iconic figures of Western classical music are laid to rest: Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss II, and Brahms all lie buried within close proximity. It’s a reminder that this city was more than just their home. It was a creative magnet that drew composers from all over.
“All of these composers were drawn to Vienna or already living there,” says Music Director Valentina Peleggi. “A Night in Vienna traces a journey that starts off with a variety of dance forms suggesting the ethnic diversity of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It then celebrates how these influences came together and evolved into something new – the waltz – which became a symbol of Vienna itself as a cosmopolitan capital.”
(C)2025 Thomas May

A Mosaic of Influences

The first half of the program thus presents an eclectic mix of styles and influences, from reworkings of regional folk idioms to evocations of Hungarian and Turkish music. These pieces show how composers engaged with the multicultural mosaic
they encountered, both inside the Empire and beyond.
Our snapshot of this shifting musical landscape begins with a bright, festive march Mozart composed shortly after relocating to Vienna in the 1780s, likely for a public or semi-public celebration. Following it is an orchestral arrangement of the famous “Turkish” rondo finale he originally wrote as part of a solo piano sonata—a rhythmically infectious piece that reflects how Europeans perceived the military music of the Ottoman Empire, a style that was then very much in vogue in Vienna.
(C)2025 Thomas May

From Mozart to Schubert

Marche militaire by Franz Schubert, who was born and raised in Vienna, also started out as music for piano (actually, piano four hands). It was written while on a music teaching stint for an aristocratic family in a Hungarian corner of the Empire. For all its mock martial grandeur, the piece sways with a rhythmic lilt that’s hard to resist.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Beethoven’s Contradances

A generation older than Schubert, Beethoven paid tribute to the popular social dances of the day with a set of contradances – group dances of French and English origin – written not long after his move to Vienna to study with Haydn. The tune he used for No. 7 proved to have remarkable staying power: it later appeared in his ballet The Creatures of Prometheus and ultimately found immortal form as the theme for the finale of his revolutionary Eroica Symphony.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair

That Hungarian thread continues with Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5, the most famous of a set he originally composed for piano four hands in the late 1860s. The piece pulses with the rhythmic drive and fiery flair of Romani-influenced dance music – the kind of melodies that once spilled from café orchestras across the city.
Like Dvořák, Franz von Suppé emerged from outside the dominant Germanic tradition within the multiethnic Habsburg Empire. He became famous for his effervescent contributions to Viennese operetta, such as 1866 work Light Cavalry. The galloping rhythms and theatrical flair of its overture have made the piece a concert hall favorite. We hear the overture’s rousing finale to close the first half of our program.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The Waltz King

Vienna’s famous City Park holds a gilded statue of Johann Strauss II, who is shown merrily playing his violin. Long one of the most photographed landmarks in this city of music, the monument is drawing even greater attention as the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s birth later this month.
The Overture to Die Fledermaus is a dazzling distillation of everything audiences adore about Strauss: irresistible melody, rhythmic vitality, and a flair for drama laced with humor. The title – which means “The Bat” – refers to a costume worn at a lavish masquerade ball, where mistaken identities and fizzy intrigue unfold to a deliriously charming score now inseparable from Vienna’s New Year’s celebrations.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Waltzes, Polkas, and Beyond

Johann Strauss II was born into a remarkable musical dynasty. His father had laid the foundation for the family’s association with the Viennese waltz, transforming a popular folk dance into a sophisticated form of entertainment. But it was Johann Junior who ultimately eclipsed not only Papa Strauss but also his composer brothers, Josef and Eduard, in both popularity and artistic Influence.
Strauss’s naturally flowing melodies have a way of transporting listeners straight into the heart of Vienna: savor the lyrical grace and elegance of Voices of Spring and Roses from the South. Though best known for his waltzes, the prolific Strauss additionally composed dozens of polkas, galops, and quadrilles – lively dance forms that were staples of the Viennese ballroom. He captures the cheeky bustle of Viennese gossip in the Tritsch-Tratsch (“chit-chat”) Polka and conjures up atmospheric spectacle in the thunderously brilliant Unter Donner und Blitz. As for the waltz itself, Strauss expanded it into something grander and more symphonic by adding richly orchestrated introductions, sweeping melodies, and dramatically contrasting interludes. His concert waltzes often weave together several distinct dance sections, creating a seamless sequence that elevates the form from ballroom diversion to miniature tone poem.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale

The Blue Danube – a hit at the 1867 Paris Exposition – has become the quintessential Strauss waltz. It begins with a dreamy, choral-style introduction (whose original version in fact included a chorus) before unfolding into a sequence of five elegant waltz themes, each with its own character, yet artfully linked together. The Blue Danube has become virtually synonymous with Vienna itself, though its modern fame owes much to Stanley Kubrick’s inspired decision to use Strauss’s graceful dance rhythms to accompany scenes of orbiting spacecraft in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
But Papa Strauss gets the final say. His Radetzky March from 1848 – written to honor a victorious general – has long outlived its military origins to become a rollicking New Year’s tradition, complete with audience clapping and unflagging good cheer. It’s a rousing finale from the original Strauss in the waltz hall of fame.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The City of Music

A Night in Vienna
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM
If you pay a visit to Vienna’s Central Cemetery, you’ll find a “Musicians’ Corner” where some of the iconic figures of Western classical music are laid to rest: Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss II, and Brahms all lie buried within close proximity. It’s a reminder that this city was more than just their home. It was a creative magnet that drew composers from all over.
“All of these composers were drawn to Vienna or already living there,” says Music Director Valentina Peleggi. “A Night in Vienna traces a journey that starts off with a variety of dance forms suggesting the ethnic diversity of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It then celebrates how these influences came together and evolved into something new – the waltz – which became a symbol of Vienna itself as a cosmopolitan capital.”
(C)2025 Thomas May

A Mosaic of Influences

The first half of the program thus presents an eclectic mix of styles and influences, from reworkings of regional folk idioms to evocations of Hungarian and Turkish music. These pieces show how composers engaged with the multicultural mosaic
they encountered, both inside the Empire and beyond.
Our snapshot of this shifting musical landscape begins with a bright, festive march Mozart composed shortly after relocating to Vienna in the 1780s, likely for a public or semi-public celebration. Following it is an orchestral arrangement of the famous “Turkish” rondo finale he originally wrote as part of a solo piano sonata—a rhythmically infectious piece that reflects how Europeans perceived the military music of the Ottoman Empire, a style that was then very much in vogue in Vienna.
(C)2025 Thomas May

From Mozart to Schubert

Marche militaire by Franz Schubert, who was born and raised in Vienna, also started out as music for piano (actually, piano four hands). It was written while on a music teaching stint for an aristocratic family in a Hungarian corner of the Empire. For all its mock martial grandeur, the piece sways with a rhythmic lilt that’s hard to resist.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Beethoven’s Contradances

A generation older than Schubert, Beethoven paid tribute to the popular social dances of the day with a set of contradances – group dances of French and English origin – written not long after his move to Vienna to study with Haydn. The tune he used for No. 7 proved to have remarkable staying power: it later appeared in his ballet The Creatures of Prometheus and ultimately found immortal form as the theme for the finale of his revolutionary Eroica Symphony.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair

That Hungarian thread continues with Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5, the most famous of a set he originally composed for piano four hands in the late 1860s. The piece pulses with the rhythmic drive and fiery flair of Romani-influenced dance music – the kind of melodies that once spilled from café orchestras across the city.
Like Dvořák, Franz von Suppé emerged from outside the dominant Germanic tradition within the multiethnic Habsburg Empire. He became famous for his effervescent contributions to Viennese operetta, such as 1866 work Light Cavalry. The galloping rhythms and theatrical flair of its overture have made the piece a concert hall favorite. We hear the overture’s rousing finale to close the first half of our program.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The Waltz King

Vienna’s famous City Park holds a gilded statue of Johann Strauss II, who is shown merrily playing his violin. Long one of the most photographed landmarks in this city of music, the monument is drawing even greater attention as the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s birth later this month.
The Overture to Die Fledermaus is a dazzling distillation of everything audiences adore about Strauss: irresistible melody, rhythmic vitality, and a flair for drama laced with humor. The title – which means “The Bat” – refers to a costume worn at a lavish masquerade ball, where mistaken identities and fizzy intrigue unfold to a deliriously charming score now inseparable from Vienna’s New Year’s celebrations.
(C)2025 Thomas May

Waltzes, Polkas, and Beyond

Johann Strauss II was born into a remarkable musical dynasty. His father had laid the foundation for the family’s association with the Viennese waltz, transforming a popular folk dance into a sophisticated form of entertainment. But it was Johann Junior who ultimately eclipsed not only Papa Strauss but also his composer brothers, Josef and Eduard, in both popularity and artistic Influence.
Strauss’s naturally flowing melodies have a way of transporting listeners straight into the heart of Vienna: savor the lyrical grace and elegance of Voices of Spring and Roses from the South. Though best known for his waltzes, the prolific Strauss additionally composed dozens of polkas, galops, and quadrilles – lively dance forms that were staples of the Viennese ballroom. He captures the cheeky bustle of Viennese gossip in the Tritsch-Tratsch (“chit-chat”) Polka and conjures up atmospheric spectacle in the thunderously brilliant Unter Donner und Blitz. As for the waltz itself, Strauss expanded it into something grander and more symphonic by adding richly orchestrated introductions, sweeping melodies, and dramatically contrasting interludes. His concert waltzes often weave together several distinct dance sections, creating a seamless sequence that elevates the form from ballroom diversion to miniature tone poem.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale

The Blue Danube – a hit at the 1867 Paris Exposition – has become the quintessential Strauss waltz. It begins with a dreamy, choral-style introduction (whose original version in fact included a chorus) before unfolding into a sequence of five elegant waltz themes, each with its own character, yet artfully linked together. The Blue Danube has become virtually synonymous with Vienna itself, though its modern fame owes much to Stanley Kubrick’s inspired decision to use Strauss’s graceful dance rhythms to accompany scenes of orbiting spacecraft in 2001: A Space Odyssey.
But Papa Strauss gets the final say. His Radetzky March from 1848 – written to honor a victorious general – has long outlived its military origins to become a rollicking New Year’s tradition, complete with audience clapping and unflagging good cheer. It’s a rousing finale from the original Strauss in the waltz hall of fame.
(C)2025 Thomas May

The Rocky Horror Show
2025-10-31 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Parental Advisory
This performance embraces the wild, weird, and wonderfully risqué world of Rocky Horror. It includes mature content and is best suited for audiences 17 and older. Please contact Patron Services at patronservices@richmondsymphony.com or 804.788.1212 x2 for more information.

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!
No props please. But costumes and callbacks are encouraged!
Click here for a Callback Guide!

One Piece Music Symphony
2025-11-15 19:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
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.

Let It Snow!
2025-11-29 14:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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. Features Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus!
JUST ANNOUNCED: Laura Ann Singh joins the Richmond Symphony for Let It Snow! A multilingual singer celebrated for her captivating interpretations of música popular brasileira and Latin boleros, Singh brings global flair and soulful elegance to the stage. With performances spanning Europe, Russia, and South America, along with featured appearances on NPR’s Tiny Desk and at New York City’s globalFEST, her voice has delighted audiences around the world. She lends her radiant style to timeless holiday classics in an unforgettable evening of music, joy, and winter wonder
Two chances to enjoy this holiday favorite at 2pm and 7pm!
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Let It Snow!
2025-11-29 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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. Features Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus!
JUST ANNOUNCED: Laura Ann Singh joins the Richmond Symphony for Let It Snow! A multilingual singer celebrated for her captivating interpretations of música popular brasileira and Latin boleros, Singh brings global flair and soulful elegance to the stage. With performances spanning Europe, Russia, and South America, along with featured appearances on NPR’s Tiny Desk and at New York City’s globalFEST, her voice has delighted audiences around the world. She lends her radiant style to timeless holiday classics in an unforgettable evening of music, joy, and winter wonder
Two chances to enjoy this holiday favorite at 2pm and 7pm!
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Holiday Brass
2025-11-30 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Your new holiday favorite moves to the Carpenter Theatre! Deck the halls – with Holiday Brass! A shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family!

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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale
2025-12-01 00:01 - 23:59 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale

Save 50% off Adult prices for select Side Orchestra seats
for all January concerts AND Band Geek Date Night.
Select the Black Fri-Cyber Mon price code when purchasing online. The discount is incorporated into the price. Limit four per concert. Valid Friday, November 28 through Monday, December 1.

An African American Requiemon Sat, Jan 17 and Sun, Jan 18

Pastor Mike Jr. Symphony Praise Party on Sat, Jan 24

Conrad Tao Plays Gershwin on Sat Jan 31 and Sun, Feb 1

Band Geek Date Night, Sat April 18

RESTRICTIONS: Additional tickets may be added to the order using the normal price codes. Discount cannot be combined with other offers and cannot be used retroactively. Offer valid from Friday, November 28 through midnight, Monday, December 1. You can also call Richmond Symphony Patron Services at 804.788.1212 on Friday or Monday (9am to 5pm).

Pastor Mike Jr.
2026-01-24 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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.

Pastor Mike Jr. founded Rock City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, transforming it into one of the region’s fastest-growing ministries and a vibrant hub for faith and community impact. He launched his music career officially in 2019 with the debut album Live Free, which soared to No. 1 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart. Following that, his releases I Got It: Singles Ministry, Vol. 1 (2021) and Impossible (2023) consistently dominated Billboard’s Gospel rankings. Pastor Mike Jr. has earned a remarkable collection of accolades: 28 Stellar Awards, multiple GMA Dove Awards, BET Award nominations, and now, a 2026 GRAMMY nomination.
Pastor Mike Jr. shows that faith and culture aren’t in conflict, they thrive together. Through his mission-driven work, he champions families and empowers students to dream beyond limits, all while pairing these efforts with his powerful music.
Musical moment to listen for:
His powerful anthem “Amen,” dropped in January 2025, earned a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song. The track hit No. 1 on both Billboard’s Gospel Airplay and National Gospel Airplay charts. Celebrated for its authenticity and relatable grit, “Amen” bridges spiritual depth with a contemporary tone - a signature of Pastor Mike Jr.’s ministry and music mission.
Now, that mission ignites the Gospel Symphony Praise Party. Backed by the Richmond Symphony and elevated by Dr. Henry Panion’s masterful arrangements, Pastor Mike Jr.’s dynamic praise anthems will resonate like never before. It’s more than a concert; it’s a movement of faith, music, and community coming together in one unforgettable night.

Dr. Henry Panion III

Dr. Henry Panion III, PhD, serves as Professor of Music & Director of Music Technology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He brings multi-genre expertise spanning gospel, classical, R&B, hip-hop, and more. A distinguished alumnus (Alabama A&M, Ohio State), he’s earned top honors including the Congressional Black Caucus Civic & Cultural Advancement Award, induction into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, and the Governor’s Arts Award.
Career highlights: then & now
Dr. Henry Panion III’s legendary partnership with Stevie Wonder spans more than three decades, defining a new era of symphonic soul. As arranger and conductor for Wonder’s acclaimed Natural Wonder tour and live album, Panion led world-class orchestras, including the Tokyo Philharmonic, in breathtaking performances of Stevie’s greatest hits. His artistry has graced stages across the globe, from the Royal Philharmonic to the Melbourne Symphony, blending orchestral grandeur with Wonder’s timeless sound. This enduring collaboration, rooted in musical excellence and cultural impact, cements Panion as one of the most influential voices in bridging classical and contemporary music.
Now, that same brilliance comes to Richmond. After decades of shaping symphonic experiences for Stevie Wonder and other music legends, Dr. Panion brings his unmatched artistry to the Gospel Symphony Praise Party. His orchestral arrangements will transform Pastor Mike Jr.’s chart-topping praise anthems into a sweeping, soul-stirring celebration where gospel energy meets symphonic grandeur in a way only Panion can deliver.

Let's Groove Tonight
2026-02-20 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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.

Chester Gregory

The Richmond Symphony welcomes award-winning Broadway star and recording artist, Chester Gregory, to the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. His career spans celebrated roles in Broadway productions including Hairspray, Motown: The Musical, Sister Act, Tarzan, and Cry‑Baby, each shaped by his expressive voice. Chester brings authenticity to every performance, whether delivering an electrifying showstopper or a heartfelt ballad. His breakout portrayal of Jackie Wilson in The Jackie Wilson Story revealed a performer with both emotional depth and a natural ability to bring musical history to life.
Beyond the stage, Gregory’s artistry extends into recording and collaboration. His work with Phil Collins, Ledisi, Marc Shaiman, and Chance the Rapper reflects his range and his ability to move between musical worlds with ease. His dedication to craft has earned him the Joseph Jefferson Award, the NAACP Theatre Award, and recognition from his hometown communities through ceremonial keys and an Honorary Doctorate from Columbia College Chicago.

Cherise Coaches

Cherise Coaches is an artist from Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Columbia College
Chicago (2013). She is a former professor from Northwestern University.
Credits: Broadway: Waitress, Tour: Disenchanted
The Hilarious Hit Musical, First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald (Westport Country
Playhouse), Regional: HAIR (Geva Theatre Center,
Mercury Theater Chicago), Dreamgirls (Porchlight Music Theatre), New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle
(Black Ensemble Theater), The Gospel At Colonus
(Court Theater, Getty Villa Museum), and many more.
TV: The Chi, Empire, Churchy. Film: Plow, The Talented Tenth. BGV credits: Lizzo, Rosé, Kanye West,
Will Smith, PJ Morton, Jamila Woods, Maeta, Eryn
Allen Kane, Jonathan McReynolds, Todd Dulaney,
and many more. Music is available on all streaming
platforms. @CheriseCoaches on all social media platforms. #TGBT
Biography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com

Brik Liam

"My goal in creating music and art is to make people feel understood, heard, and to make better choices and find happiness because of the telling of my story. I want to grow their minds and imagination, little by little." - Brik Liam
Brik.Liam, influenced by a diverse musical background and early exposure to various genres, merges classic soul vibes reminiscent of Marvin Gaye with contemporary urban sounds, creating a signature style that resonates with today’s audience. His remarkable and memorable performances have taken him across the globe.
Cultivated in diverse backgrounds and raised in the church with his mother as head of the choir, Jacoby Brik.Liam Williams was exposed to different genres of music that influenced his current sound. Brik.Liam was born in Petersburg, Virginia, and reared in Germany and Houston, TX. His frequent relocation is a result of his military family upbringing. His early introduction to music helped shape his outlook on music and creativity. Now as an artist, Brik.Liam is in a league of his own, fusing classic soul vibes like the sound of Marvin Gaye with the urban contemporary music fans are accustomed to today.
The stage name Brik.Liam is a two-part compilation: Brik—a synonym search of his favorite color red and Liam—an abbreviation of his last name. Brik.Liam also has a signature image of a floating, red balloon that helps fans to identify his work in any setting. Brik’s perspective on artistry and his contribution to the music industry today can be described as poetic and unconventional, which adds to his unique appeal.
Brik.Liam’s career has evolved to greater success in recent years. He has released albums, performed with some of the industry’s brightest talent, and showcased his music across the globe. Brik has performed in places like London and the Republic of Congo. Notably, Brik has toured the United States as an opening performer for Grammy-winning artist PJ Morton during the 2018 More Gumbo Tour and the 2019 Paul Tour. Since then, Brik.Liam also completed a solo tour in Russia and released his EP What’s The Matter, Brik.
Biography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com

A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler
2026-02-21 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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. This performance mirrors the classic Fiedler Pops experience with two intermissions—giving you extra time to enjoy refreshments and connect with friends throughout the evening.
