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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150820T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150508T150613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150622T182425Z UID:2467-1440095400-1440099000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Saint-Saëns: Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 DESCRIPTION:The Summer at CenterStage series is a collaboration among the RSO\, University of Richmond School of Music\, VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music and Richmond CenterStage\, and is made up of eight casual one-hour concerts featuring works of the French Romantics. \nTickets are $20 and include a drink voucher. Full Series and Summer Sampler subscriptions are available. Student prices are available. \nLearn more about Susanna Klein\, violin \nLearn more about Yin Zheng\, piano URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/saint-saens-sonata-for-violin-and-piano-no-1/ LOCATION:Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse\, 612 East Grace Street \, Richmond\, 23219 CATEGORIES:Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Klein-Susanna-photo-e1435240966736.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150827T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150508T150655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T132055Z UID:2468-1440700200-1440703800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Poulenc: Sonata for Flute and Piano DESCRIPTION:The Summer at CenterStage series is a collaboration among the RSO\, University of Richmond School of Music\, VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music and Richmond CenterStage\, and is made up of eight casual one-hour concerts featuring works of the French Romantics. \nTickets are $20 and include a drink voucher. Full Series and Summer Sampler subscriptions are available. Student prices are available. \nLearn more about Jennifer Debiec Lawson\, flute \nLearn more about David Fisk\, piano URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/poulenc-sonata-for-flute-and-piano/ LOCATION:Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse\, 612 East Grace Street \, Richmond\, 23219 CATEGORIES:Summer Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150829T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150813T190357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150813T190500Z UID:3436-1440833400-1440882000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Opera in the Park DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF OPERA’S GREATEST HITS \nSaturday\, August 29\, 2015\nDogwood Dell Amphitheatre • Richmond\, VA \nPark Opens at 6:00 PM\nConcert Begins at 7:30 PM \nFREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC\nMUSIC • FOOD • PRIZES \nVirginia Opera’s\n2015 Opera in the Park \nAdam Turner\, conductor \nPart I \nWagner Prelude to Act 3 of Lohengrin \nGounod “Je veux vivre” (Juliet’s Waltz) from Romeo and Juliet \nDonizetti “Ah! mes amis” from The Daughter of the Regiment \nVerdi “O Carlo\, ascolta…Io morrò” from Don Carlo \nDelibes “Flower Duet” (Sous le dôme épais) from Lakmé \nPuccini “Act 3 Quartet” from La Bohème \nWagner Overture from The Flying Dutchman \nMozart “Là ci darem la mano” from Don Giovanni \nDonizetti “Una furtiva lagrima” from The Elixir of Love \nOffenbach “Barcarolle” from The Tales of Hoffmann \nOffenbach “Can-can” from Orpheus In The Underworld \nPart II \nRossini Overture from La Gazza Ladra \nRodgers “It’s a Grand Night For Singing” from State Fair \nPuccini “Quando m’en vo” (Musetta’s Waltz) from La Bohème \nPuccini “Act 4 Duet” from La Bohème \nSaint-Saëns “Amour! viens aider ma faiblesse” from Samson and Delilah \nBernstein “A Boy Like That…I Have a Love” from West Side Story \nSondheim “Agony” from Into the Woods \nKern “Make Believe” from Show Boat \nCopland “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/virginia-operas-opera-in-the-park/ LOCATION:Dogwood Dell Amphitheatre\, 6000 S Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/park.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150912T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T201024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T161347Z UID:1255-1442088000-1442095200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven's Ninth Symphony DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nSubscribe Now for 2015-16! \nLearn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethovens-ninth-symphony-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/BernsteinChichester.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:20150913T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150909T141303Z UID:1256-1442156400-1442163600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven's Ninth Symphony DESCRIPTION:It’s a celebration not to be missed when Music Director\, Steven Smith leads a performance featuring the Richmond Symphony\, the Richmond Symphony Chorus\, VCU Commonwealth Chorus and soloists. Celebrate the timeless themes of humanity\, brotherhood\, and joy in this special opening concert. \nLearn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus\nLearn more about this concert’s program with program notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethovens-ninth-symphony/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/BernsteinChichester.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:20150918T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150813T160308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150918T142654Z UID:3420-1442601000-1442606400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Opening Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Rayvon Owen to Highlight Opening Ceremony\nMusic Director\, Steven Smith will lead the Richmond Symphony in a free concert as part of the UCI Road World Championships Opening Ceremony on Friday\, September 18. Joining the Symphony to perform the National Anthem will be “American Idol” finalist and Richmonder Rayvon Owen. This event is free and open to the public but requires a ticket for admission. Please feel free to bring a chair with you. \nRead the media release. \nThe following Items are RESTRICTED for this event: \n\nPets (service animals are permitted)\nLarge backpacks\, bags\, coolers\, etc.\nOutside Food\, Drinks\, OR Alcohol (one sealed disposable bottle of water allowed per person)\nGlass containers or bottles.\nContraband (drugs and weapons)\nLaser pointers\nBikes\, skateboards\, inline skates\nFlying objects (kites\, Frisbees\, footballs\, etc.)\n\nSecurity will be on site and all items are subject to search at any time. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and beverage (including beer and wine) vendors will be on site. \nBike valets will be available on Tredegar St. \nPARKING INFORMATION:  There should be ample parking available in the immediate area of the concert. Here is a list of parking lots and decks that will be open. \n\nFederal Reserve Parking Deck (5th and Byrd)\nThe Shockoe slip deck (12th and Canal)\nRMA Parking Deck (Canal between 9th and 10th)\nSurface lot (at 3rd and 4th and Cary)\nSurface lot (at 5th and 6th Canal)\n\nVisit the Richmond 2015 website for information regarding road closures to help you plan the best route into the concert. \n \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/opening-ceremony/ LOCATION:Brown’s Island\, Brown's Island\, Downtown Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Photo-by-Mike-Topham.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T200500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150925T230500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144335Z UID:3441-1443211500-1443222300@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld/ LOCATION:Harrison Opera House\, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd.\, Norfolk \, 23510\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150926T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150819T205102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150924T163059Z UID:3476-1443290400-1443297600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pocahontas State Park DESCRIPTION:LOCATION CHANGE: Due to the chance of rain\, this concert will be held indoors on Saturday at James River High School (3700 James River Road\, Midlothian\, VA 23113). \nConcert is FREE and open to the public (no ticket required). \n  \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/rso-at-pocahontas-state-park/ LOCATION:James River High School\, 3700 James River Road \, Midlothian\, VA\, 23113\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T143500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150927T173500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144451Z UID:3449-1443364500-1443375300@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-2/ LOCATION:Harrison Opera House\, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd.\, Norfolk \, 23510\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T193500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150929T223500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144550Z UID:3448-1443555300-1443566100@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-3/ LOCATION:Harrison Opera House\, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd.\, Norfolk \, 23510\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T200500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151003T230500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144709Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144709Z UID:3451-1443902700-1443913500@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-4/ LOCATION:George Mason University Center for the Arts\, 4400 University Drive\, MS2F5\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T140500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T170500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144823Z UID:3450-1443967500-1443978300@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-5/ LOCATION:George Mason University Center for the Arts\, 4400 University Drive\, MS2F5\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T200500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T230500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T144941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T144941Z UID:3444-1444421100-1444431900@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-6/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.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:20151010T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151010T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150916T182357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150930T135513Z UID:3668-1444503600-1444510800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:at Powhatan High School DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony will be performing in the Powhatan High School Auditorium on Saturday\, October 10 to benefit the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF).  PEF provides student scholarships\, teacher grants for innovative instructional projects\, and support for the music program in Powhatan County Public Schools.  This concert is possible through the generous support of the Rotary Club of Powhatan.  One hundred percent of net proceeds from the event will benefit students and teachers in PCPS. Tickets can be purchased in the front office of PHS or the School Board Office at 2320 Skaggs Rd or online. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-at-powhatan-high-school/ LOCATION:Powhatan High School Auditorium\, 1800 Judes Ferry Rd\, Powhatan\, 23139\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T143500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151011T173500 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150814T145126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150814T145126Z UID:3452-1444574100-1444584900@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Orpheus in the Underworld DESCRIPTION:An irreverent parody – complete with the “Can-Can” – join Virginia Opera for this hilarious spoof. Offenbach\, a master of musical burlesque\, uses the backdrop of a Greek myth about an unhappy couple who become the victims of meddling Olympian gods to set the stage for his caricature of serious opera – and we all get a good laugh in the process! \nAs the seductive king of the gods\, Virginia Opera proudly welcomes back baritone Troy Cook (Jupiter) – a graduate of Virginia Opera’s Emerging Artist Program\, now enjoying a major international career singing with the Royal Opera\, Covent Garden\, Staatsoper Hamburg\, and Semperoper Dresden. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/orpheus-in-the-underworld-7/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ShowHeader11.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:20151016T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150902T174940Z UID:1236-1445020200-1445023800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Nielsen: Symphony No. 4 DESCRIPTION:Composed during the First World War\, this symphony draws its name from what Nielsen calls “the elemental will to live.” The composition concludes with an explosive battle between two timpani\, exciting audiences with rolling beats and gauntlets thrown in perfect time to the music. Subscribe Now! \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/nielsen/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/casual.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:20151017T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150924T144041Z UID:1257-1445112000-1445119200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Nielsen's Fourth Symphony DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nLearn more about Philippe Quint\, violin\n(Arts Management Group) \nProgram Notes \n  \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/nielsens-fourth-symphony/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Philippe-Quint-by-Lisa-Marie-Mazzucco-3.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:20151022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T200103Z UID:1240-1445538600-1445542200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Bartók DESCRIPTION:Selections from Bartók\, Weber and Mozart URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/bartok/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Hardywood_21.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150205T013329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151015T183714Z UID:1197-1445716800-1445724000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Science Fiction Double Feature DESCRIPTION:Two great movies on one fantastic night!\nFirst see Murnau’s silent classic: Nosferatu with a live soundtrack performed by the Richmond Symphony as part of the Genworth Pops Series – then stay for a full showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (and all the fun that comes with it) for just $10 more. \nThe musical setting for Nosferatu\, provided by guest conductor Timothy Verville\, first premiered on Halloween 2013 and includes works from composers Johannes Brahms\, Antonin Dvorak\, Richard Wagner\, Samuel Barber\, and Christopher Norby. This performance by the Richmond Symphony will be its east coast premiere. \nSeparate tickets are required for each event. This is for Nosferatu.  Buy The Rocky Horror Picture Show tickets here\n \nNosferatu has a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes! Read the reviews! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/science-fiction-double-feature/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops 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:20151025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150831T181527Z UID:1204-1445785200-1445792400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Bartók\, Weber\, Mozart DESCRIPTION:Join us at Randolph-Macon College for intimate\, chamber orchestra concerts that allow you to get up close and personal with the musicians of the Richmond Symphony. The series takes place at Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland and features free pre-concert talks at the Dollar Tree Room in Brock Commons one hour before the concert. \nLearn more about Jared Davis\, clarinet \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/bartok-weber-mozart/ LOCATION:Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College\, 204 Henry Street\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States CATEGORIES:Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Davis-suit.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20151015T175328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151016T142128Z UID:3793-1445968800-1445968800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:So what does a conductor do\, anyway? DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first of three informal and informative evenings with Steven Smith\, Music Director and Conductor of the Richmond Symphony. Steven will begin the evening by sharing his insights on selected topics\, while questions and comments from participants will be encouraged. Fair warning: this format may lead to improvisation now and then\, or even send the maestro off-theme. Who knows? View all three events. \nAlert: There will be no test\, and each session will include wine & cheese. \nFor more info\, contact the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League at info@rsol.org. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/so-what-does-a-conductor-do-anyway/ LOCATION:In Your Ear\, 1813 E. Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/EverythingTOP2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T190542Z UID:1185-1446289200-1446292800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Halloween Spooktacular DESCRIPTION:Come in your favorite costume and listen to the RSO perform music from Frozen\, Star Wars\, Harry Potter\, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Arrive early for a pre-concert festival beginning at 10am in Rhythm Hall. Festival activities include the popular instrument petting zoo\, crafts provided by the Children’s Museum of Richmond\, a musical demonstration provided by the Science Museum of Virginia and more. Special Trick-or-Treat bags will also be handed out after the performance. LolliPops concerts are ideal for children ages 5 and up\, but music lovers of all ages are welcome. Subscribe Now to the LolliPops series and save almost 40%! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops 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:20151113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T184531Z UID:1237-1447439400-1447443000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical music with our new Casual Fridays series. These 60 minute concerts start at 6:30 and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance\, audience members will be invited to join the Richmond Symphony for a post-concert happy-hour at Vagabond. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre. Buy a Casual Fridays Subscription today and save! \nThis four-movement piece by the renowned Finnish composer has turned heads due to more than just its dramatic finale—many believe it was written as a call for Finland’s independence from Russia. Even though Sibelius himself never confirmed that\, the symphony still has become so connected with the country’s struggle for independence that it is sometimes called the “Symphony of Independence.” \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/sibelius/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/casual.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:20151114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T191551Z UID:1258-1447531200-1447534800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Sibelius and Liszt DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nLearn more about Orion Weiss\, Piano\nLearn more about Shawn Welk\, English horn \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/sibelius-liszt/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Orion-Weiss-1.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:20151115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20151013T154811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T164008Z UID:3802-1447603200-1447603200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Hungarian Heritage DESCRIPTION:Experience Hungarian Heritage as the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra brings to life the music of Bartok\, Kodaly\, Brahms\, and Liszt. \nLearn More About Daniel Myssyk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/hungarian-heritage/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Budapest-Reel-CM-30x23_web.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:20151115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20151012T144126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151012T144310Z UID:3789-1447603200-1447610400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Goochland High School DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony for the 9th Annual Benefit Concert at Goochland High School on Sunday\, November 15. All proceeds benefit local charitable organizations including Goochland CASA\, Goochland Education Foundation\, Goochland Family Services and Fee Clinic\, Goochland Rotary Club Foundation\, and Goochland YMCA. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/at-goochland-high-school/ LOCATION:Goochland High School\, 3250 River Rd W\, Goochland \, VA\, 23063\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151122T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150601T173726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151120T202058Z UID:2642-1448215200-1448220600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Come and Play DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony with over 650 community members performing.  Concert is free and open to the public.  Concert begins at 6:00 p.m. \nAbove Come & Play 2015 \nDon’t miss your chance to perform with the Richmond Symphony!\nMusicians of all ages and levels of ability are invited to bring their instruments and play alongside the musicians of the Richmond Symphony under the baton of Associate Conductor Keitaro Harada. This event is presented in support of music education in schools through the Symphony@School program. Come & Play is held at the Verizon Wireless Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University. \nREGISTRATION UPDATE: \nSOLD OUT REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED! \nPlease note: Euphonium/baritone players must be able to read tenor and/or bass clef. Percussionists are encouraged to provide their own instruments (limited space is available). We will be unable to accommodate pianists and saxophonists due to orchestration constraints. Parts are available for musicians of all levels and will be tailored to fit the experience level of participants. \nFor more information about Come & Play\, please contact the Education & Community Engagement Department at education@richmondsymphony.com. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/come-and-play/ LOCATION:VCU Siegel Center\, 1200 W Broad Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23284\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ComeandPlay-11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151116T160157Z UID:1187-1448708400-1448712000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Snowman DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday favorites including The Polar Express\, Winter Wonderland and the Academy Award–winning film The Snowman accompanied by the Richmond Symphony. Arrive early for a pre-concert festival beginning at 10am in Rhythm Hall. Festival activities include the popular instrument petting zoo\, face painting\, crafts provided by the Children’s Museum of Richmond\, and more. LolliPops concerts are ideal for children ages 5 and up\, but music lovers of all ages are welcome. Subscribe Now to the LolliPops series and save almost 40%! \nWhat our patrons are saying about the last LolliPops concert: \n“Thank you! All staff were wonderful making the children feel welcome & special. It really made a difference with the experience!” \n“The Richmond Symphony\, and especially the LolliPops concerts\, are some of my favorite things about our wonderful Richmond! I am so grateful that we have such a wonderful organization for 3 generations in our family to all enjoy together. Thank you!” \n“I just can’t put into words how much we loved the Halloween show. I wish that every child in Richmond could have been there too!” \nLearn more about Ankush Kumar Bahl\, conductor\nLearn more about Jack Rigdon\, boy soprano URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/snowman/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowman.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:20151204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150219T200517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T203644Z UID:1235-1449257400-1449264600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah DESCRIPTION:For generations\, RVA has been delighted by the holiday classic Handel’s Messiah. The Richmond Symphony\, Richmond Symphony Chorus\, and an exceptional cast of soloists join together again under the direction of Erin Freeman for the annual holiday favorite. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/handels-messiah/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20151205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T170625 CREATED:20150205T013727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T131543Z UID:1198-1449345600-1449352800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! 2015 DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus celebrate the spirit of the season with Let It Snow!This winter wonderland of music will be led by Associate Conductor\, Keitaro Harada and includes holiday favorites such as “Deck the Halls\,” “Sleigh Ride\,” and “Rudolph\, The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Let It Snow! is the perfect annual event to include in your RVA holiday tradition! \nThe Symphony will be joined by special guests Greater Richmond Children’s Choir directed by Hope Armstrong Erb\, and dancers Nicole Oberleitner\, Lauren C. Bolding\, and Andrew Reid. Narration will be provided by Thomas A. Silvestri and Wesley Buskey. \nPurchase tickets to Sunday’s performance  \n             URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-snow-2/2015-12-05/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/HARADA_single_snow3.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 END:VCALENDAR