BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Richmond Symphony - ECPv6.15.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond Symphony X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Richmond Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250412T140036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T150911Z UID:33612-1752777000-1752780600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenade 2 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-2/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250412T140044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T150332Z UID:33614-1753381800-1753385400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenade 3 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-3/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250412T140014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T145255Z UID:33616-1753986600-1753990200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenade 4 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-4/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250604T135541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T201155Z UID:33853-1757791800-1757791800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Cody Fry DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom 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. \nDon’t miss your chance to experience Cody Fry’s soaring sound paired with the full richness of the Richmond Symphony. \nTicket vouchers not valid for this performance. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/cody-fry/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 North Laurel Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Etix_CodyFry_TicketPath.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154802Z UID:33986-1758825000-1758825000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood Sept 2025 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T205636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T210048Z UID:33440-1760202000-1760202000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A Night in Vienna DESCRIPTION:Journey through the magic of Vienna’s dance music to the opulent ballrooms of Johann Strauss II.\nThis program celebrates the “King of Waltzes” on his 200th anniversary\, featuring iconic waltzes\,\nmarches\, and beloved classics like The Blue Danube\, Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5\,\nand Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute. \n \n\n \n \n The City of Music \n \n\n \n \n \n A Night in Vienna \nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025 | 5:00 PM \nIf 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. \n“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.” \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Mosaic of Influences \n \n\n \n \n \n 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\nthey encountered\, both inside the Empire and beyond. \nOur 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n From Mozart to Schubert \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Beethoven’s Contradances \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nLike 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Waltz King \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nThe 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Waltzes\, Polkas\, and Beyond \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nStrauss’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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nBut 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n The City of Music \n \n\n \n \n \n A Night in Vienna \nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025 | 5:00 PM \nIf 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. \n“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.” \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Mosaic of Influences \n \n\n \n \n \n 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\nthey encountered\, both inside the Empire and beyond. \nOur 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n From Mozart to Schubert \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Beethoven’s Contradances \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nLike 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Waltz King \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nThe 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Waltzes\, Polkas\, and Beyond \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nStrauss’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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale \n \n\n \n \n \n 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. \nBut 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. \n(C)2025 Thomas May URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/a-night-in-vienna/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1-A-Night-In-Vienna.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T205731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T160921Z UID:33444-1761937200-1761937200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Rocky Horror Show DESCRIPTION:Parental Advisory\nThis 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.\n\nRocky 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! \nNo props please. But costumes and callbacks are encouraged! \nClick here for a Callback Guide! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-rocky-horror-show/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2-The-Rocky-Horror-Show.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T205903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T013257Z UID:33457-1763233200-1763233200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:One Piece Music Symphony DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/one-piece-music-symphony/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 North Laurel Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Wordpress-Event-OnePiece-v5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T003854Z UID:33459-1764424800-1764424800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! DESCRIPTION: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! \nJUST 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 \nTwo chances to enjoy this holiday favorite at 2pm and 7pm! \nCONCERT SPONSOR URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-it-snow-15/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-Let-It-Snow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T211128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T142510Z UID:33501-1764442800-1764442800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! DESCRIPTION: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! \nJUST 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 \nTwo chances to enjoy this holiday favorite at 2pm and 7pm! \nMAKE IT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY BRASS AND THE 7PM LET IT SNOW: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/29245743/ \n  \nCONCERT SPONSOR URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-it-snow-16/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-Let-It-Snow.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T162038Z UID:33464-1764514800-1764514800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Holiday Brass DESCRIPTION: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! \n  \nMAKE IT A HOLIDAY WEEKEND! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE HOLIDAY BRASS AND THE 7PM LET IT SNOW: https://www.etix.com/ticket/k/29245743/ URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/holiday-brass-4/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/5-Holiday-Brass.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T000100 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T235900 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20251128T170157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T142011Z UID:28984-1764547260-1764633540@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale DESCRIPTION:Black Friday/Cyber Monday Sale\n\nSave 50% off Adult prices for select Side Orchestra seats\nfor all January concerts AND Band Geek Date Night. \nSelect 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. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nAn African American Requiemon Sat\, Jan 17 and Sun\, Jan 18 \n\n\n\nPastor Mike Jr. Symphony Praise Party on Sat\, Jan 24\n\n\n\nConrad Tao Plays Gershwin on Sat Jan 31 and Sun\, Feb 1\n\n\n\n\n\nBand Geek Date Night\, Sat April 18\n\n\n\n\nRESTRICTIONS:  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). \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/blackfri-cybermon/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Masterworks Series,Metro Series,Pops,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/50sale.jpg GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T165933Z UID:33470-1769281200-1769281200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pastor Mike Jr. DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n \n \n \n Pastor Mike Jr. \n \n \n 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. \nPastor 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. \nMusical moment to listen for: \nHis 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. \nNow\, 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. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Dr. Henry Panion III \n \n \n 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. \nCareer highlights: then & now \nDr. 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. \nNow\, 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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pastor-mike-jr/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RS.COM-POSTPONED-TO-APRIL-17-2026-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T155522Z UID:33473-1771614000-1771614000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let's Groove Tonight DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n\n \n \n \n Chester Gregory \n \n \n 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. \nBeyond 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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Cherise Coaches \n \n \n Cherise Coaches is an artist from Chicago with a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance from Columbia College\nChicago (2013). She is a former professor from Northwestern University. \nCredits: Broadway: Waitress\, Tour: Disenchanted\nThe Hilarious Hit Musical\, First Lady of Song: Cherise Coaches Sings Ella Fitzgerald (Westport Country\nPlayhouse)\, Regional: HAIR (Geva Theatre Center\,\nMercury Theater Chicago)\, Dreamgirls (Porchlight Music Theatre)\, New Attitude: In Tribute to Patti LaBelle\n(Black Ensemble Theater)\, The Gospel At Colonus\n(Court Theater\, Getty Villa Museum)\, and many more.\nTV: The Chi\, Empire\, Churchy. Film: Plow\, The Talented Tenth. BGV credits: Lizzo\, Rosé\, Kanye West\,\nWill Smith\, PJ Morton\, Jamila Woods\, Maeta\, Eryn\nAllen Kane\, Jonathan McReynolds\, Todd Dulaney\,\nand many more. Music is available on all streaming\nplatforms. @CheriseCoaches on all social media platforms. #TGBT \nBiography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Brik Liam \n \n \n "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 \nBrik.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. \nCultivated 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. \nThe 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. \nBrik.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. \nBiography courtesy of www.greenbergartists.com URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/lets-groove-tonight/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1280x720-RS.com-Event-Image-v2.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145857Z UID:33475-1771686000-1771686000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A Tribute to Arthur Fiedler DESCRIPTION: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. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/a-tribute-to-arthur-fiedler/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/7-Arthur-Fiedler.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154528Z UID:33994-1773945000-1773945000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood March 2026 DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T145946Z UID:33998-1776364200-1776364200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood 3 DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nTicket price does not include food\, beverages\, or gratuity. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-30/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20260121T172957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T185242Z UID:35154-1776452400-1776452400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pastor Mike Jr. DESCRIPTION:This concert was rescheduled from Jan 24\, 2026. Your current Pastor Mike Jr. tickets will be honored for the new date. If you can attend on April 17\, no action is required—your existing tickets will remain valid.  \nLet 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. \nFor questions or concerns\, please contact Richmond Symphony Patron Services at patronservices@richmondsymphony.com or 804-788-1212. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pastor-mike-jr-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/RS.COM-POSTPONED-TO-APRIL-17-2026-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200455Z UID:33477-1777748400-1777748400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Batman™ 1989 in Concert DESCRIPTION: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! \n \n\n \n \n Danny Elfman’s Iconic Batman Score \n \n\n \n \n \n Danny Elfman’s orchestral score for Batman (1989) became one of the most recognizable superhero themes of all time. Remarkably\, Elfman composed much of the now-famous Batman theme while flying on an airplane\, repeatedly retreating to the restroom to jot down musical ideas before inspiration faded. Despite initial skepticism from producers\, the score was so powerful that it was released as a standalone album—an uncommon honor for film scores in the 1980s. Elfman’s dark\, gothic motif went on to influence future Batman media\, including Batman: The Animated Series\, and cemented his long‑standing reputation as a master of cinematic storytelling through music. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Tim Burton’s Vision for Gotham City \n \n\n \n \n \n Director Tim Burton brought a bold\, gothic reinvention of Batman to the big screen\, consciously moving away from the campy tone of the 1960s television series. Influenced by darker comic books such as The Dark Knight Returns\, Burton shaped Gotham City into a shadowy\, expressionist world that felt as psychologically complex as its characters. His success with Beetlejuice (1988) helped secure confidence in his creative vision\, and his collaboration with Elfman\, beginning with Batman\, would evolve into one of the most enduring director‑composer partnerships in film history. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Prince’s Pop Counterpart to the Score \n \n\n \n \n \n In a unique cross‑genre experiment\, Prince created an entirely separate pop‑funk soundtrack inspired by Batman\, released just days before the film premiered. Rather than simply contributing a song or two\, Prince produced a full concept album written from the perspectives of different characters\, including the Joker and Bruce Wayne. The album’s lead single\, “Batdance\,” topped the Billboard Hot 100\, while the album itself spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard 200. Although only portions of Prince’s music appear in the film\, the soundtrack became a global smash and remains a defining example of late‑1980s film‑music synergy. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/batman-1989-in-concert/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 North Laurel Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1920x1080endslide.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T214505Z UID:33995-1779388200-1779388200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nTicket price does not include food\, beverages\, or gratuity. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T162241 CREATED:20250315T210752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T164119Z UID:33480-1780153200-1780153200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Stars & Stripes Forever DESCRIPTION:A spirited and patriotic musical extravaganza that pays homage to the legendary “March King” and his iconic compositions. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/stars-stripes-forever/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/10-Stars-and-Stripes-Forever-Sousa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR