Richmond Symphony

The Nutcracker
2019-12-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2019-12-22 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A timeless family classic, The Nutcracker, returns in December to enchant audiences with all of its splendor and beauty. Join Clara as she revels in the joy of Christmas Eve, bravely witnesses a battle beneath the branches of a mystical Christmas tree, and journeys through a winter white forest to the delectable Kingdom of Sweets. As the beloved characters of this dazzling production come to life to Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, children and adults alike will be swept away by the magic of the holidays.

Altria Masterworks 4: Ankush Kumar Bahl
2020-01-11 20:00 - 22:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Learn more about Ankush Kumar Bahl, Conductor.

Program Notes

Mozart & Bruckner in Glen Allen
2020-01-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Mount Vernon Baptist Church, 11220 Nuckols Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059
This concert will be held at:
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
11220 Nuckols Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
www.mvbcnow.org

Learn more about Anthony McGill, Clarinent
Learn more about Ankush Kumar Bahl, Conductor & Music Director Candidate
Program Notes

Pops 3: Journey Into the Cosmos
2020-01-18 20:00 - 22:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Experience the sights and sounds of the final frontier on a journey with the Richmond Symphony! Hear music from Holst, John Williams, and many others as the orchestra explores outer space and celebrates NASA’s six-decade journey to connect humanity to the cosmos.
Learn more about Ankush Kumar Bahl, Conductor.

LolliPops 3: It’s a Symphony Sing-A-Long!
2020-01-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
You are the star of the show for a “karaoke style” concert featuring some of your child’s favorite music!
Join us at 10am 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.
The pre-concert festival for this performance will feature:
The Greater Richmond Children’s Choir for caroling
Puppets Off Broad for crafting goat puppets from The Sound of Music
Activities, crafts, face painting, give-aways and more from Atlantic Union Bank, Children’s Hospital of Richmond, PBS Kids, SOAR 365, and Richmond Family Magazine!
This hour-long show starts at 11 AM. An ASL interpreter is available at each performance, and these shows are now sensory-friendly!
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor.

Special Concert: Fundraiser for Powhatan Education Foundation
2020-01-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Powhatan High School, 1800 Judes Ferry Road, Powhatan, VA, 23139, United States
The Richmond Symphony Orchestra is coming back to Powhatan High School for a concert benefiting the Powhatan Education Foundation (PEF) and the music program in Powhatan County Public Schools. This is our fourth show and it has quickly become a community favorite. The 2018 performance received rave reviews and we are thrilled to have the Symphony return to perform a blend of classic as well as contemporary pieces.
Highlights from the program include Allegro con brio from Symphony No. 5 by Beethoven, Cowboys Overture by John Williams and selections from Oklahoma by Rodgers and Hammerstein. The Richmond Symphony will be performing a matinee show that is sure to appeal to music fans of all ages.
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 for a wonderful afternoon of music and at the same time help further the education of students in Powhatan County!

Tchaikovsky & Mahler in Midlothian
2020-01-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Midlothian High School, 401 Charter Colony Parkway, Midlothian, 23114, United States
Music Director Candidate Laura Jackson and the Richmond Symphony will travel to Midlothian for a special performance at the Midlothian High School. The program will include selections from Michael Gandolfi’s “The Garden of Cosmic Speculation,” a work inspired by the eccentric, physics-based garden in Scotland, and Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme featuring the talent of cellist Julian Schwarz. Closing the evening will be Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan,” a glorious work echoing nature and song.
This concert will be held at*:
Midlothian High School
401 Charter Colony Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23114
*Please note the venue was recently changed. The concert will NOT be held at Kingsway.

Learn more about Laura Jackson, Conductor & Music Director Candidate
Learn more about Julian Schwarz, Cello.

Sponsored by:

Altria Masterworks 5: Laura Jackson
2020-02-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Welcome Music Director Candidate Laura Jackson as she leads the Richmond Symphony in an electrifying program, beginning with selections from Michael Gandolfi’s The Garden of Cosmic Speculation, a work inspired by the eccentric, physics-based garden in Scotland. Concert cellist Julian Schwarz, who is also Assistant Professor of Cello at the Shenandoah Conservatory (Winchester, VA), will bring his incredible talent to Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme. Closing the evening will be Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 in D Major, “Titan,” a glorious work echoing nature and song.
A pre-concert talk will take place by Laura Jackson at 7 p.m. in Carpenter Theatre.
Learn more about Laura Jackson, Conductor.
For more information about Julian Schwarz, please visit: www.julianschwarz.com.

Rush Hour 3
2020-02-06 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
The Richmond Symphony continues its partnership with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery in its third Rush Hour concert of the season. Unwind after work and enjoy craft beer, food and great music, as the Symphony performs in Hardywood’s tasting room. Led by Music Director Candidate Laura Jackson, the program will feature Richmond Symphony’s own Concertmaster Daisuke Yamamoto and Principal Violist Molly Sharp on Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364, in addition to works by Britten, Bartók, and Gabriela Lena Frank.
Cover charge is $20 and can be purchased by calling 804.788.1212; online at www.richmondsymphony.com; or onsite beginning 90 minutes before the program.
For more information on Laura Jackson, please visit: www.laurajackson.net.

For the Love of Music Gala 2020
2020-02-08 18:30 - 22:00 | Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W Broad St, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Join the Richmond Symphony in an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner, entertainment and silent and live auctions honoring Campaign 20×20 Co-Chairs Elizabeth Cabell Jennings and Jose Luis Murillo. All funds raised through the auctions will benefit the Symphony’s artistic, educational and community engagement programs, and help keep performances excellent, affordable, and even free.

Individual tickets are $300, and tables are $3,000. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Holly Fleming at hfleming@richmondsymphony.com or 804-788-4717 ext. 146.
Event details:
6:30 pm | Cocktails & Silent Auction
7:30 pm | Dinner, Remarks & Live Auction
9:00 pm | Post-Dinner Entertainment

Thank you to our generous sponsors:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:

SUPPORTING SPONSORS:
Troutman Sanders
Covington Travel
KPMG
Cowardin’s
Deloitte
M&T Bank
Newmarket
Patient First
Spider Management
TCV Trust & Wealth Management
University of Richmond

IN-KIND SPONSORS
Charles Schwarzschild Jewelers
Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Tommy’s Garden

HONORARY HOSTS:
Davenport & Company and Bucci Zeugner
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Mary Lloyd & Randy Parks, and Watson Seaman
The Perry Family and VAMAC
Anne Kenny-Urban & Bill Urban

Metro 3
2020-02-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College, 204 Henry Street, Ashland, VA, 23005, United States
Savor small-ensemble favorites in an intimate setting at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. Led by Music Director Candidate Laura Johnson, the program includes Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante in E-flat Major, K. 364, featuring Richmond Symphony Concertmaster Daisuke Yamamoto and Principal Violist Molly Sharp. Also on the program are string orchestra works with an international flair by Gabriela Lena Frank, Britten and Bartók.
General admission is $22 for adults; $20 for seniors and active military members; and $10 for children and college students. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.richmondsymphony.com or call 804.788.1212. Tickets can also be purchased onsite starting 90 minutes before the program.

A pre-concert talk will take place by Laura Jackson at 2 p.m. in Sun Trust Theater, Brock Commons (304 Henry St).

Learn more about Laura Jackson, Conductor.
Learn more about Daisuke Yamamoto, Violin.
Learn more about Molly Sharp, Viola.
Special thanks to our media sponsor:

Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Side-By-Side With The Richmond Symphony
2020-02-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra will partner up with the Richmond Symphony for a learning opportunity of a lifetime. Join these up-and-coming and professional musicians as they play Berlioz’ Symphonie fantastique, among other beloved works. Admission is free, and tickets are not required.

Concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Click here to learn more about our Youth Orchestra program.

Swan Lake
2020-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2020-02-15 14:00, 2020-02-15 19:00, 2020-02-16 14:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Regarded by many as the pinnacle of classical ballet, Swan Lake opens on Valentine’s Day for four performances only. Xu Yan and Li Wentao, guest artists from the National Ballet of China, will share the stage with our incredible dancers, furthering the connections forged on our 2015 tour to China.
Featuring a spirited prince, beautiful swan queen, and evil sorcerer, this timeless tale of the struggle between good and evil has captivated ballet audiences for over 125 years. Tchaikovsky’s lush score and moonlit images of impossible grace weave together to create an unforgettable story of passion, illusion, and mystery.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™ in Concert
2020-02-15 14:00 - 16:30, 2020-02-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
The Richmond Symphony will present a full screening of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban™” live in concert. Fans can now experience the thrilling third installment of J.K. Rowling’s classic saga, accompanied by the music of a live symphony orchestra as Harry soars across the big screen.
Tickets are $52.50-$82.50 and can be purchased by visiting www.altriatheater.com or by calling 804.592.3368.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. WIZARDING WORLD trademark and logo © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s19)

Cinderella
2020-02-21 20:00 - 23:00, 2020-02-23 14:30 - 17:30 | Dominion Energy Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Being a princess can be exhausting! At least becoming one can… You get a mean stepfather (yep), meaner stepsisters (check), and a whole lot of chores to do! Of course, you also get a grand ball, instant and undying love, and a really great bracelet too (glass slippers are so yesterday and way too breakable). Break out your tiara and set a date with this ultimate Virginia Opera rags-to-riches tale, and get ready for a larger-than-life operatic fairytale that’ll have you floating on air and home by midnight.
Approximate Runtime: 2 hours, 48 minutes
Sung in Italian with English Supertitles
The orchestra for this production is provided by the Richmond Symphony.
Join Dr. Glenn Winters for his “Opera Up Close” pre-curtain talk forty-five minutes before each performance for his informative and entertaining insights on each production.

Pops 4: The Apollo Hall of Fame
2020-02-29 20:00 - 22:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
For forty years, the Apollo Theater in Harlem showcased some of the finest black artists in American swing, jazz, R&B and pop. The lively and entertaining cover band Jeans n’ Classics will bring back these iconic sounds, performing songs of Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner and many more.
For more on Jeans n’ Classics, please visit: www.jeansnclassics.com
Tickets range from $10-$82 and can be purchased by calling 804.788.1212 or online at www.richmondsymphony.com.

Tribute to Uncommon Women
2020-03-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Discover Music Director Candidate Valentina Peleggi as she leads the Richmond Symphony in an program giving a nod to her Italian heritage, including Rossini’s overture to the opera La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie); Respighi’s beloved Pines of Rome, inspired by the Roman landscape; and Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini, Opus 32, a tone poem based on Dante’s Inferno. The program also celebrates women in music, with Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Opus 7, performed by pianist Angela Cheng, and Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 2, dedicated to Aaron Copland and “to women who take risks and are adventurous.”
Join us for a free pre-concert talk for all at 7pm.
Learn more about Valentina Peleggi, Conductor.
Learn more about Angela Cheng, Piano.
Program Notes

Tribute to Uncommon Women
2020-03-08 15:00 - 17:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Discover Music Director Candidate Valentina Peleggi as she leads the Richmond Symphony in a program giving a nod to her Italian heritage, including Rossini’s overture to the opera La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie); Respighi’s beloved Pines of Rome, inspired by the Roman landscape; and Tchaikovsky’s Francesca da Rimini, Opus 32, a tone poem based on Dante’s Inferno. The program also celebrates women in music, with Clara Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor, Opus 7, performed by pianist Angela Cheng, and Joan Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 2, dedicated to Aaron Copland and “to women who take risks and are adventurous.”
Join us for a free pre-concert talk for all at 2pm.
Learn more about Valentina Peleggi, Conductor.
https://www.richmondsymphony.com/profile/angela-cheng/Learn more about Angela Cheng, Piano.

LolliPops 4: Appalachian Spring
2020-03-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
This event has been canceled. Please refer to our official statement regarding Corona Virus.
A pleasure for both eyes and ears, this Lollipops program features dancers from the School of Richmond Ballet ensembles, performing a newly choreographed work set to music from Aaron Copland’s timeless Appalachian Spring—a ballet containing the beloved Shaker melody, “Simple Gifts.”
A pre-concert festival in Rhythm Hall will take place at 10 a.m., featuring our instrument petting zoo, Cook County Bluegrass, the Richmond School of Ballet, free face painting, and a craft from Children’s Museum of Richmond. All LolliPops concerts run an hour-long and are sensory-friendly.
For more information about the School of Richmond Ballet, please visit: https://www.richmondballet.com/school/ensembles/
This hour-long show starts at 11 AM. An ASL interpreter is available at each performance, and these shows are now sensory-friendly!
Learn more about Valentina Peleggi, Conductor.

Richmond Symphony Chorus
2020-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | VA
This event has been postponed until further notice due to situations surrounding COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Led by Richmond Symphony Chorus Director Erin Freeman and VSU Concert Choir Director Johnnella Edmonds, the program will include a range of choral works by Brahms, Jake Runestad, Caroline Shaw, Paul Mealor, and Moses Hogan, among others. Ingrid Keller, pianist and University of Richmond instructor, will accompany the performance.

In partnership with Chesterfield County, this joint concert supports the Richmond Symphony’s outreach mission, giving access to classical music performances in the greater community. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children, college students, and VSU faculty and staff.

Learn more about the chorus.

Aida
2020-03-27 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Performance has been postponed until further notice. Please visit the Virginia Opera website for more information:
https://vaopera.org/#header
War. Egypt versus Ethiopia in the days of the pharaohs. She is a princess and he a soldier; if only they were on the same side…
Verdi’s epic masterpiece is the spectacle of opera on the grandest scale, yet focuses on the most basic human emotion-love.
Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.
Join Dr. Glenn Winters for his “Opera Up Close” pre-curtain talk forty-five minutes before each performance for his informative and entertaining insights on each production.
