Richmond Symphony

Pictures at an Exhibition
2023-05-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Few works can match it for sonic impact or sheer excitement. And no work displays the virtuosity of the Richmond Symphony like Pictures at an Exhibition. Experience it – live – under guest conductor Lidiya Yankovskaya, who also leads works by American masters John Adams, James Lee III, and Florence Price.

Season Finale After Party
2023-05-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
End the season in celebratory style at the season finale after-party! Mingle with Symphony musicians, guest artists, and friends straight after the final performance. Enjoy this festive event with food, drinks, and live music by Quatro na Bossa outdoors behind the Dominion Energy Center. Your ticket is all-inclusive!
Food trucks include Ruby Scoops, Smohk, and The Watering Hole!
Please note, the parking deck will remain open until 7:30 to accommodate patrons attending the party.
The Season Finale After Party is Sponsored by Keiter CPAs.

Spirits & Music in Scott's Addition
2023-05-24 17:00 - 19:00 | River Hills Wealth Management Group (patio), 3019 W. Moore St., Ste. 100, Richmond, VA 23230, VA, 23230, United States
Join us from 5pm to 7pm for a special “happy hour” concert event in Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. Enjoy the light classical stylings of a brass quintet; music begins at 6pm. Come early and stay late to mingle with friends and colleagues, enjoy the evening air on the spacious patio near River Hills Wealth Management Group and Daybreak IT Solutions, and sample a cocktail from Reservoir Distillery or a non-alcoholic beverage featuring the fruity and refreshing simple syrups of Crescent Simples. Your ticket is all-inclusive!
Make an evening of it, and after the show, check out one or more of the neighborhood’s fine food and beverage establishments or entertainment venues.
Parking available behind River Hills Wealth Management Group, off Altamont Avenue. Limited street parking is also available.

Chichester Psalms
2023-05-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd, Richmond , 23229
The Book of Psalms has been a treasure trove of beautiful text on sacred themes for composers for thousands of years. This concert features some of the best psalm settings across the choral canon, highlighting diverse and era-spanning styles. Conductor Anthony Blake Clark is delighted to share Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, – the music of his teacher’s teacher. Daniel Stipe solos on organ for Handel’s As Pants the Hart.

VENUE:
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
9614 River Road
Richmond, VA 23229
https://secondbaptistrva.org/
Free Parking

Abner Clay Park, Jackson Ward
2023-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Abner Clay Park, Brook Rd & W Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
This Big Tent event is the culmination of a partnership between the Children’s Book & Music Festival hosted at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia (BHMVA) and presented by Dominion Energy, and YOUR Richmond Symphony! This FREE outdoor concert features the music of Florence Price, Joseph Bologne, and Virginia native, Adolphus Hailstork. BHMVA will also have special museum hours with family activities leading up to concert time. Join BHMVA and the Richmond Symphony on May 27!

Sponsored by the City of Richmond

Music in the Galleries 3
2023-05-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Arthur Ashe Blvd, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. A collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony.
The Richmond Symphony presents a mixed trio of principal viola, Molly Sharp; principal flute, Mary Boodelll; and harp, Alicia Romeo. The trio will perform a program of all French Impressionist composers. This performance features the music of Claude Debussy, Erik Satie, Germaine Tailleferre, and others.

Youth Orchestra Auditions
2023-06-03 09:00 - 17:00 | James W. Black Music Center, 1015 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
We are hosting 2023-24 YOP auditions on Saturday, June 3 for students interested in joining the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) or advancing to a new ensemble.
Visit https://richmondsymphonysom.com/yop-ensembles/ for more information and to sign up for an audition. Email education@richmondsymphony.com with any questions.
Auditions will be held at:
James W. Black Music Center
Virginia Commonwealth University
1015 Grove Ave.
Richmond, VA 23284
The Youth Orchestra Program is proudly sponsored by Hamilton Beach Brands. Click here to download a flyer.

Mile of Music 2023
2023-06-03 14:00 - 16:30 | Bryan Park, 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond, VA, 23227, United States
The third annual Mile of Music has a new location – City of Richmond’s Bryan Park! This trail walk concert features ensembles from different sections of the orchestra presenting multiple mini-concerts along a one-mile route within a beautiful natural setting. At this free event, you can take your time to enjoy some music and movement with family and friends!
2-4:30pm
Bryan Park
4308 Hermitage Road
Richmond, VA 23227
This concert is proudly supported in part by the City of Richmond.

Presenting Sponsor:

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ in Concert
2023-06-10 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Get ready to fight a dragon, swim with merpeople, and find out just who put Harry’s name in the Goblet of Fire™! For the first time ever, audiences can rediscover the magic of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire™ while a live symphony orchestra performs Patrick Doyle’s unforgettable score.

WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23)

This performance is not produced by the Richmond Symphony. Tickets must be purchased through the Altria Theater. Richmond Symphony vouchers, discounts, etc are not applicable for this event. Thank you.

Pocahontas Premieres: The Richmond Symphony June 2023
2023-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Rd, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
Take in the sounds of the Richmond Symphony at the Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park. Gates open one hour before show time. Admission is free. Parking fee required at all times.

This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation.

Presenting Sponsor:

Poulenc Trio
2023-07-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in the Rhythm Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries— performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for just under one enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown and have dinner!
Summer ChamberFest 1 features Russell Wilson on Piano, Victoria Chung on Oboe, & Thomas Schneider on Bassoon.
Series Sponsor: TCV Trust and Wealth Management

Commissioning Connections
2023-07-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in the Rhythm Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries— performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for just under one enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown and have dinner!
Summer ChamberFest 2 features Adrian Pintea & Jeanette Jang on violin, Hyo Joo Uh on viola, & Jason McComb on cello.
Series Sponsor: TCV Trust and Wealth Management

Flash Brass!
2023-07-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in the Rhythm Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries— performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for just under one enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown and have dinner!
Summer ChamberFest 3 features Sam Huss on trumpet, Dominic Rotella on Horn, & Evan Williams on Trombone.
Series Sponsor: TCV Trust and Wealth Management

Centennial Trios
2023-07-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Mooney Hall, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in the Rhythm Hall. Chamber music masterworks from three centuries— performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for just under one enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown and have dinner!
Summer ChamberFest 4 features Daisuke Yamamoto on violin, Schuyler Slack on cello, & Maria Yefimova on piano.
Series Sponsor: TCV Trust and Wealth Management

Designer House Bare Bones Event
2023-08-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Taylor Estate, 2325 monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
Tour the 2023 Designer House before any work is done by designers! Enjoy touring the House and envision just what changes will be there when you return for a House Tour.
Hours – 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Snacks will be provided along with a cash bar for wine or beer.
Location:
Taylor Estate
2325 Monument Ave

Richmond Symphony in Culpeper
2023-09-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Culpeper County High School, 14240 Achievement Dr., Culpeper, VA, 22701, United States
Experience an evening of musical splendor as the Richmond Symphony takes you on a captivating journey through a diverse repertoire. The overture from Smetana’s “The Bartered Bride” sets the tone with its lively melodies and spirited rhythms, transporting you to a world of romance and charm. Coleridge-Taylor’s “Petite Suite de Concert” follows, weaving together delicate nuances and vibrant orchestration in a showcase of refined elegance. “Chasing the Sun” by Ke-Chia Chen then offers a contemporary exploration of sound and emotion. The evening ends with Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7, a majestic masterpiece that will leave you awe-inspired.

Designer House Opening Night
2023-09-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Taylor Estate, 2325 monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
Join us for a beautiful night at an Italian Renaissance Home – The Taylor Estate at 2325 Monument Avenue. Enjoy music provided by the Richmond Symphony musicians and culinary delights by David Napier’s White House Catering. Includes Valet Parking. Reservations must be received by September 1, 2023.

Opening Night Raffle:
Be sure to purchase a raffle ticket to win David Napier’s White House Catering 3 hour boat ride on the James River! Trip includes beverages and hors d’oeuvres for 20 people. Raffle tickets are $50 each and can be purchased online through September 7th or during the event. Drawing will be done during the Opening Night Event and the winner will be notified by email. You do not have to be present to win.

Gladys Knight
2023-09-09 15:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
She is the very soul of Motown. For one performance only, live, in concert, GRAMMY®-winner Gladys Knight sings her hits – and sings from the heart. Midnight Train To Georgia, If I Were Your Woman, I Heard It Through The Grapevine, and so many more Motown memories. Experience this legend, live in concert with the Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi – a very special Gala Opening Night!

Enjoy the full VIP experience when you purchase a ticket to the Knight of Soul Gala. This ticket includes premium seating at the concert and access to the post-concert celebration in the Altria Theater ballroom with a cocktail hour, formal dinner, live and silent auctions, and more! Click here for more information about Gala tickets.

Designer House
2023-09-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Taylor Estate, 2325 monument Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
The Richmond Symphony League Designer House Returns! Experience the transformation as twenty-one designers re-imagine the 108-year-old Taylor Estate. The RSL Designer House is at 2325 Monument Avenue, Richmond VA. Click the “More Info” button to visit the Richmond Symphony League’s website for more information and to purchase tickets.
House Tour Hours:

Monday through Friday – 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sundays – 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thirsty Thursdays: 5:30-7:30pm

September 14, 2023, DH Thirsty Thursday #1 — Steve Bassett
September 21, 2023, DH Thirsty Thursday #2 — George Turman
September 28, 2023, DH Thirsty Thursday #3 — Susan Greenbaum
October 5, 2023, DH Thirsty Thursday #4 — Grey Garrett

ABOUT THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY LEAGUE: With roots dating back to the late 1950’s, the Richmond Symphony League (RSL) supports the Richmond Symphony through fundraising, education and community involvement. The RSL, a non-profit membership organization, also cultivates a volunteer base to support the Richmond Symphony.

Pocahontas Premieres: Richmond Symphony Fall 2023
2023-09-16 19:00 | Pocahontas State Park Heritage Amphitheater, 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield, VA, 23832, United States
Take in the sounds of the Symphony at Heritage Amphitheater while surrounded by the beauty of Pocahontas State Park. This concert is free, no ticket or reservation required.* Parking is $10 per car. We recommend arriving 30 to 60 minutes early.

This event is sponsored by Friends of Pocahontas State Park and Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation.

*There was an error on Richmond.com. Reservations are NOT required.

Carmina Burana
2023-09-22 19:00, 2023-09-23 19:00, 2023-09-24 14:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
In a powerful co-presentation between the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Ballet the two companies bring Carl Orff’s exhilarating Carmina Burana to the Carpenter Theatre with John Butler’s iconic choreography. Audiences will be transfixed by this immersive experience as the Richmond Symphony Chorus performs “surround sound” in the auditorium. Decades after its creation, Carmina Burana remains a bold and astonishing audience favorite. The show is double billed with a beautiful work by the Ballet’s Associate Artistic Director Ma Cong called Thrive.
Richmond Symphony subscribers receive a 15% discount. Call 804.788.1212 x2 for more information or to purchase.
This performance is being co-presented with the Richmond Ballet. Richmond Symphony vouchers, discounts, ticket exchanges, etc are not applicable for this event. Thank you.

Mahler's First
2023-09-30 20:00, 2023-10-01 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The new season begins! Experience the sonic splendor of the Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi in Mahler’s wild, exuberant First Symphony. Plus, concertmaster Daisuke Yamamoto performs the world premiere of a new Violin Concerto by one of Italy’s most acclaimed composers, Andrea Portera.

Music at Hardywood 1
2023-10-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, beer, pizza, and fun! Chia-Hsuan Lin conducts.
This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location. General Admission tickets are valid for all three General Admission sections; seating for these areas are first come first serve.

Tchaikovsky's Pathétique
2023-10-21 20:00, 2023-10-22 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Music of power. And of passion. Music Director Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s final work – the “Pathétique” Symphony. PLUS, “Don Juan,” a showpiece for orchestra by Richard Strauss. And Paul Neubauer plays the bracing Viola Concerto of Béla Bartók. “One of America’s finest concert artists,” declares the Atlanta Journal. “A true violist,” raves The New York Times. He “exults in his instrument’s dark, rich, sumptuous tone.”

Ghostbusters in Concert
2023-10-28 20:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
““Dogs and cats, living together! Mass hysteria!” Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis and Sigourney Weaver get you slimed in this comic classic. And your Richmond Symphony performs OSCAR®-winner Elmer Bernstein’s paranormal score, while the movie is simultaneously projected on the big screen above the orchestra. “Who you gonna call?”
Chia-Hsuan Lin conducts.
