Richmond Symphony

Steve Lippia's Centennial Celebration
2016-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old in 2015. Come celebrate the “Chairman of the Board’s” life and music with world-renowned entertainer Steve Lippia returns to RVA to perform the Sinatra hits that we all love with the RSO.
Steve Lippia bio

Mother Goose
2016-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great one-hour concert featuring selections from Fauré, Ravel and Mendelssohn and discussion in the Hardywood tasting room.
Cover fee is $15 and seating is limited.

RVA East End Festival 2016
2016-05-06 17:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-07 12:00 - 19:00, 2016-05-08 12:00 - 18:00 | Chimborazo Park, 3200 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
Full festival schedule Just Announced!
Click here to see who’s performing and for more information.

Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony
2016-05-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College, 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
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.
Program Notes

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Daphnis et Chloé
2016-05-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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.
Buy tickets for Sunday’s concert.
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes
Purchase tickets to Sunday’s performance

Daphnis et Chloé
2016-05-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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.
Buy tickets to Saturday’s concert.
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes

Spring Concert
2016-05-15 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The Youth Orchestra Program is the Richmond Symphony’s flagship educational program, founded in 1962, consists of four youth orchestras providing beginning to advanced musical training. As the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia, students participate in weekly rehearsals, coaching and masterclasses by Richmond Symphony musicians, chamber music performances, mentoring and other musical and social activities. The Youth Orchestra Program is open to elementary through high school students. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday afternoon September through May.
Auditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more!
Performances include:
String Sinfonietta led by Christie-Jo Adams
Camerata Strings led by Rebecca Jilcott
Youth Concert Orchestra led by Christopher Moseley

Spring Concert
2016-05-17 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) is the top ensemble of the Youth Orchestra Program. Richmond Symphony’s flagship educational program, founded in 1962, consists of four youth orchestras providing beginning to advanced musical training. As the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia, students participate in weekly rehearsals, coaching and masterclasses by Richmond Symphony musicians, chamber music performances, mentoring and other musical and social activities. The Youth Orchestra Program is open to elementary through high school students. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday afternoon September through May.
Auditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more!
Learn more about composer Laura Schwendinger Music Alive: New Partnerships Composer-in-Residence
The Residency of Laura Schwendinger is made possible through Music Alive: New Partnerships, a residency program of New Music USA and the League of American Orchestras. This national program is designed to establish new relationships between composers and orchestras, and to help orchestras present new music to the public and build support for new music within their institutions. Leadership funding for Music Alive is provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music and The ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund.

Celebrate Jackson Ward
2016-05-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Abner Clay Park, Brook Rd & W Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Schedule Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday performances will move inside to Richmond Alternative School located right next to Abner Clay Park at 119 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220. All performances from 12:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday will take place in the school’s auditorium. The Richmond Symphony’s performance will take place Sunday, May 22 at 6:00pm under the Big Tent at Abner Clay Park. Friday and Sunday activities will proceed as planned at Abner Clay Park. Click here for full updated schedule.
Additional Sunday, May 22 Updates: Beer and wine vendors have been rescheduled to Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 8pm.

Celebrate Jackson Ward
2016-05-21 12:00 - 21:00, 2016-05-22 12:00 - 18:00 | Abner Clay Park, Brook Rd & W Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY, 22 2016 – From the Desk of David Fisk
Good News: we had a great day of music and dance indoors Saturday and we’re back outside in Abner Clay Park under the Big Tent again Sunday! Come check it out from 1.00 to 7:00 pm for beer, wine, food and festivities!
Bad news: it’s slated to be 20 degrees cooler than usual again on Sunday, so bring a sweater. If the temperature does not get above 65 degrees, it’ll be too cold for the orchestra to perform (and dangerous for our musician’s instruments), and the Symphony’s concert at 6.00 pm will be replaced by the heroes of Virginia Repertory Theatre, Elegba Folklore Society and the Celebrate Jackson Ward Community Chorus in a shortened program to warm us up and send us all home singing. Current forecast is for a high of only 58 at 6.00 – we’re ready for either scenario so bring it on!
Schedule Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday performances will move inside to Richmond Alternative School located right next to Abner Clay Park at 119 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220. All performances from 12:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday will take place in the school’s auditorium. The Richmond Symphony’s performance will take place Sunday, May 22 at 6:00pm under the Big Tent at Abner Clay Park. Friday and Sunday activities will proceed as planned at Abner Clay Park. Click here for full updated schedule.
Additional Sunday, May 22 Updates: Beer and wine vendors have been rescheduled to Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 8pm.

Pocahontas State Park
2016-06-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
The Richmond Symphony invites you to enjoy a free outdoor concert on Saturday, June 4 at 7:00pm. Bring a blanket, picnic basket and family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra at the beautiful Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. The evening will be led by Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin.
This concert is FREE and open to the public (no ticket required). A $7 parking fee applies.
In the event of rain, this concert will be held on Sunday, June 5 at 7:00pm at James River High School, 3700 James River Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.

Red, White, and Lights
2016-07-04 16:30 - 22:00 | Crump Park, 3400 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, 23060
Henrico County Recreation and Parks will present Red, White, and Lights, taking place at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park on July 4. This FREE event begins at 4:30pm and will feature the Richmond Symphony, a laser light show, patriotic performances, food trucks, and family activities. Click here for more information.
Read the full media release

Ronald Crutcher & Joanne Kong
2016-07-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!
The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Ronald Crutcher
Learn more about Joanne Kong

Ronald Crutcher & Joanne Kong
2016-07-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT!
This concert features cellist Ronald Crutcher and pianist Joanne Kong performing pieces by Glazunov, Scriabin, and Rachmaninoff. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Ronald Crutcher
Learn more about Joanne Kong

Day Trip to Charlottesville
2016-07-10 09:30 - 17:00 | Paramount Theater, 215 E Main S, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Join us on Sunday, July 10 for modern French cuisine and a special performance by Ash Lawn Opera in the historic Paramount Theater. The day begins with a private luncheon at Fleurie, followed by activities at the Downtown mall or a pre-show lecture (your choice), and continues with a star-studded performance of Ash Lawn Opera’s Cosi fan tutte. Transportation by chartered motor coach is provided.

TICKETS: $160
(includes transportation, lunch, and concert ticket).
RSVP with Payment to Laura Pond by Friday, July 8 at (804) 788-4717 x113 or Lpond@richmondsymphony.com. Seating is limited.

9:30am: Board motor coach from the Jewish Community Center (5403 Monument Ave); departure at 10:00am
11:30am: Private lunch at Fleurie
1:15pm: Attend pre-show lecture or enjoy the Downtown mall at your leisure
2:00pm: Performance of Ash Lawn Opera’s Così fan tutte
5:00pm: Board motor coach to return to Richmond following performance (approximate time)

Susy Yim & Daniel Stipe
2016-07-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
This concert features violinist Susy Yim and pianist Daniel Stipe performing pieces by Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Tchaikovsky. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Susy Yim
Learn more about Daniel Stipe

Mary Boodell & Russell Wilson
2016-07-21 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
This concert features flutist Mary Boodell and pianist Russell Wilson performing pieces by Cui, Gubaidulina, Rachmaninoff, and Prokofiev. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.

SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Mary Boodell
Learn more about Russell Wilson

Molly Sharp & Charles Staples
2016-07-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
This concert features violist Molly Sharp and pianist Charles Staples performing pieces by Glinka, Shostakovich, Scriabin, Auerbach, and Rachmaninoff. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Molly Sharp
Learn more about Charles Staples

Jason McComb & John Walter
2016-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
This concert features cellist Jason McComb and pianist John Walter performing pieces by Miaskovsky, Shostakovich, and Rachmaninoff. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.
SINGLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
Save 10% off single tickets with a Summer Sampler subscription of 3+ concerts.
Learn more about Jason McComb
Learn more about John Walter

Shawn Welk & Magdalena Adamek
2016-08-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse, 612 East Grace Street , Richmond, 23219
This concert features Shawn Welk (Oboe & English Horn) and pianist Magdalena Adamek performing pieces by Asaf’ev, Dranishnikova, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, and Luft. The Summer Series is a collaboration among the Richmond Symphony, the University of Richmond Department of Music, and VCU | School of the Arts | Department of Music, and is made up of six casual, one-hour evening concerts featuring the music of Sergei Rachmaninoff and other Russian composers.

Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).

Learn more about Shawn Welk
Learn more about Magdalena Adamek

Pocahontas State Park
2016-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
The Richmond Symphony invites you to enjoy a free outdoor concert on Saturday, September 10 at 6pm. Bring a blanket, picnic basket and family and friends, and enjoy the sounds of a live orchestra at the beautiful Pocahontas State Park in Chesterfield, VA. The evening will be led by Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin.
This concert is FREE and open to the public (no ticket required). A $7 parking fee applies.
In the event of rain, this concert will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 6pm at James River High School, 3700 James River Road, Midlothian, VA 23113.

Richmond Symphony at ChesterFest
2016-09-17 10:00 - 20:30 | Chimborazo Park, 3200 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
The Richmond Symphony’s Big Tent is moving to Chester Village Green for the 15th Annual ChesterFest! This FREE event is the largest one day festival in Chesterfield, drawing thousands of patrons each year. Festivities begin at 10am and will feature the Richmond Symphony, arts and craft vendors, food, contests, additional live music, family activities and more!
In addition to ChesterFest’s 15th anniversary year, this year’s festival also celebrates the official groundbreaking for the future Chesterfield Center for the Arts. All net proceeds from this event will support the Center. Check out the official ChesterFest website.
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
10am
Cary Street Ramblers
11am
Dog Show
12pm
Southland Band
1pm
Pie Eating Contest
3pm
Johnnie & Ronnie Band
4pm
Spectrum
5:30pm
Gypsy Roots
7pm
Richmond Symphony Performance (under the Symphony’s Big Tent)
Rain Date: Sunday, September 18 at 5pm

Click here for more performance information.

Strauss, Mendelssohn, Bernstein
2016-09-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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 Richmond Symphony 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.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Itzhak Perman, violin
Program Notes
Artwork by: Justin Tran / Inspired by: Strauss Don Juan
Perlman Opening Night VIP Event Registration
Complete the online form to register for the Opening Night with Itzhak Perlman VIP Events on Sunday, September 25, 2016.
VIP Event Cost: $150 per person (concert ticket price not included, this is a special offer for those who have already purchased performance tickets and subscriptions)

Strauss: Don Juan
2016-09-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Dominion Casual Fridays returns this season with an exciting line-up of orchestral music in an informal and relaxed setting. Sit back in the beautiful Carpenter Theatre as your host and conductor guides you through a 60-minute journey into the stories behind the performance. After the concert, collect your exclusive composer trading card and head to the speakeasy at VAGABOND restaurant across the street for a post-concert happy-hour with Richmond Symphony musicians.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Todd Waldo, host
Program Notes

Magic at the Symphony
2016-10-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Magic creates breathtaking illusions alongside the beauty and drama of the Symphony. Join us for Magic at the Symphony – a truly unique entertainment experience for audiences of all ages.
Arrive early and join us for a free pre-concert festival, featuring our instrument petting zoo and enjoy interactive activities for the whole family that will enhance your concert experience. Pre-concert festivities begin at 10am in Rhythm Hall. 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%!
Learn more about Lyn Dillies, illusionist
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

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Rush Hour 1
2016-10-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
These one-hour informal concerts at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery return for another great season. Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great concert in the Hardywood tasting room.
Cover fee is $15 and seating is limited.

Copland, Piazzolla, Revueltas
2016-10-16 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College, 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
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.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Daisuke Yamamoto, violin
Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. Fund Soloist
Program Notes
