Richmond Symphony

Mozart: Mass in C Minor
2017-11-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-11-12 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Mozart: Mass in C Minor is not to be missed! The Richmond Symphony Chorus will perform with the Richmond Symphony with special guests Laura Strickling (soprano), Arianna Zukerman (soprano), Nathan Bick (tenor), and Robert Harrelson (bass). 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.
“No Western composer demonstrated a more Shakespearean range of emotion than Mozart — from the comedy of self-deception to tragic despair, from pleasure in worldly comforts to heroic defiance of convention, from supernatural terror to spiritual rhapsody. His most ravishing music looks inside the soul as deeply as art can.” – Music critic Lloyd Schwartz on National Public Radio, January 25, 2006.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes
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Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
2017-11-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Fall Concert
Sunday, November 12th at 7:00pm
Carpenter Theatre
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Tickets are free at the door! Come one, come all.

Come And Play
2017-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | VCU Siegel Center, 1200 W Broad Street, Richmond , VA, 23284, United States
Sunday, November 19, 2017
2:30 – 5pm rehearsal; 6pm concert
Verizon Wireless Arena at the Stuart C. Siegel Center (VCU)
Musicians 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, Chia-Hsuan Lin. Come and Play is sponsored by CarMax.
Registration for 2017 is now closed.
*New this year! Each registration includes a Come and Play t-shirt. Please indicate your size when checking out.
Vendor and volunteer information coming soon!
This event is presented in support of music education in Richmond area schools. For more information about Come & Play, please contact the Education & Community Engagement Department at education@richmondsymphony.com.

The Snowman
2017-11-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Continue this holiday tradition with the Richmond Symphony! This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman. Enjoy other holiday favorites during this program as well.
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.

Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Help us keep Richmond warm this winter! Bring canned soup, hot cereal, or oatmeal to Snowman and help fill the YMCA bus to the top with warm food for the cold winter. All items benefit Feedmore, and all food drive participants are entered to win two tickets to any Masterworks, Metro or Casual Fridays concert, or four tickets to a LolliPops concert! The lucky winners will be chosen at the end of the Snowman concert.
An ASL Interpreter will be available at the Pre-Concert Festival and during all LolliPops performances.
Series sponsor

LolliPops Concerts are now Sensory-Friendly!
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“The Snowman“ by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin

Handel's Messiah
2017-12-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Don’t miss the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus performing Handel’s masterwork, a holiday classic that has delighted Richmonders for generations.
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Learn more about Richmond Symphony Chorus

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Let It Snow! 2017
2017-12-02 20:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! Join the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus for this magical holiday tradition the whole family will love.
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, director
Learn more about Richmond Symphony Chorus
Learn more about Susan Greenbaum, soloist
Purchase tickets to Sunday’s performance.

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Youth Orchestra Program - Winter Concert
2017-12-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Youth Orchestra Program Winter Concert
Sunday, December 3rd at 7:00pm
Carpenter Theatre
Christie-Jo Adams, Matt Wilson, Rebecca Jilcott, Christopher Moseley, conductors
Tickets are free at the door! Come one, come all.

The Nutcracker in Richmond
2017-12-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2017-12-10 16:30 - 19:30, 2017-12-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-16 14:00 - 17:00, 2017-12-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2017-12-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2017-12-17 16:30 - 20:30 and 5 more dates | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The Nutcracker (Winslett/ Tchaikovsky)
The Nutcracker shines brighter than ever with redesigned costumes, heavenly new scenery, and brand new characters— including an elegant Swan Sleigh—all added to the 2015 production of the Richmond Ballet holiday classic. The wonder and magic of the season are set to come alive once again with sugarplums, chocolates, marzipan, coffee and tea, a dancing bear, life-like dolls, and sparkling flowers. From a battle beneath the branches of a mystical Christmas tree, to a winter white forest, and then off to a far-off kingdom of delectable sweets, The Nutcracker has become a favorite tradition for Richmond audiences, and with Tchaikovsky’s beloved score, this dazzling production is sure to bring joy to everyone’s December.

Holiday Giving
2017-12-31 08:00 - 17:00 | VA
Please make a gift to support our work this holiday season!
All new and increased gifts will help us unlock the Cabell Challenge and multiply your impact!
You can make a one-time donation now, commit to a monthly gift, or make a pledge for future payment by calling our offices at 804-788-4717, x113.

A New Year in Vienna
2018-01-13 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A Viennese New Year concert is heralded as the most important classical music concert worldwide. We are bringing this special event all the way from Vienna, Austria to Richmond, Virginia with our Altria Masterworks performances of A New Year in Vienna. Ring in 2018 with Johann Strauss, Jr., and other composers on Saturday, January 13 at 8pm and Sunday, January 14 at 3pm. Featuring stunning vocals from members of the Virginia Opera Emerging Artists and the Richmond Symphony Chorus.
Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the Richmond Symphony Music Director, Steven Smith. These talks provide you with insight into the concert you are about to hear.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes
Series sponsor

Guest artist sponsor

Photo credit: Christopher Radford

A New Year in Vienna
2018-01-14 15:00 - 17:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A Viennese New Year concert is heralded as the most important classical music concert worldwide. We are bringing this special event all the way from Vienna, Austria to Richmond, Virginia with our Masterworks concert: A New Year in Vienna. Ring in 2018 with the likes of Johann Strauss, Jr., and other Austrian composers. Tickets are on sale now, click “Buy Tickets” to purchase yours.
Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the Richmond Symphony Music Director, Steven Smith. These talks provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes
Series sponsor

Guest artist sponsor

Photo credit: Christopher Radford

Rush Hour 2
2018-01-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
We’re teaming up with Hardywood again this season to continue the popular, Thursday night Rush Hour concerts! Grab your favorite craft beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a laid back concert in Hardywood’s Tasting Room.
Cover fee is $15 and seating is limited.

An American in Paris
2018-01-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Prepare to be transported to 1920s Paris as the Richmond Symphony and the School of Richmond Ballet team up to transform the Carpenter Theatre, Dominion Energy Center into a bustling French cityscape! This unique interpretation of one of Gershwin’s most famous compositions, An American in Paris, shares the story of three adventurous American college students experiencing Paris for the first time and the emotional journey that comes with being far from home.
The audience will be mesmerized by the stunning combination of music and dance as they follow the story of these travelers and their adventures through Paris. You won’t want to miss our version of this Gershwin classic!
Arrive early and join us for a free pre-concert festival, featuring our instrument petting zoo and interactive activities for the whole family that will enhance the concert experience. Pre-concert festivities begin at 10am in Rhythm Hall. Lollipops concerts are ideal for children 5 and up, but music and dance lovers of all ages are welcome.
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Learn more about The School of Richmond Ballet
An ASL Interpreter will be available at the Pre-Concert Festival and during all LolliPops performances.

Series sponsor

LolliPops Concerts are now Sensory-Friendly!
Click here for more information.

Metro Collection 2
2018-01-21 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 Zachary Guiles, trombone
Program Notes

Music of Billy Joel
2018-01-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The enigmatic style of Billy Joel continues to influence American pop/rock music today. You will hear his iconic hits like never before when the Richmond Symphony teams up with the Grammy and Tony Award nominated star of Movin’ Out!, Michael Cavanaugh, to perform the Music of Billy Joel on Saturday, January 27th at 8pm at the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center. Experience Billy Joel’s unforgettable body of work with a concert helmed by Cavanaugh; the new voice of American rock and roll.
Hear Billy Joel favorites like Piano Man, Uptown Girl, New York State of Mind, She’s Got a Way, and all of his greatest hits!
Join us in celebration of the music of the ultimate “Piano Man!”
Michael Cavanaugh Piano, Vocals
Jamie Hosmer Keyboards, Vocals, acoustic guitar
John Scarpulla Saxophone, percussion, Vocals
John Fedevich Drums
James Oleson Guitar, Vocals
Billy Venditti Bass, Vocals
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Learn more about Michael Cavanaugh
Concert sponsor

Special Concert: Fundraiser for Powhatan Education Foundation
2018-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Powhatan High School Auditorium, 1800 Judes Ferry Rd, Powhatan, 23139, United States
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra, led by Associate Conductor, Chia-Hsuan Lin, will perform Powhatan High School for a concert benefiting the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF). This is our third annual event and it has quickly become a community favorite. The program highlights “Music from the Movies” and includes music from Star Trek, Harry Potter, Captain America as well as favorites from Rossini, Mendelssohn, Copland and Bernstein.
All proceeds from this event will support PEF’s mission of supporting innovation and creativity in Powhatan County Public Schools. This includes funding student scholarships, teacher innovation grants, and music education programs.
Come join us Sunday, January 28th at 3pm for a wonderful afternoon of music and help further the education of students in Powhatan County!
We’d like to thank our title sponsor – The Rotary Club of Powhatan – for making this event possible.
