Music at Hardywood 4
2027-04-15 18:30 (America/New_York) | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
This program showcases the dramatic power and expressive range of winds, strings, and brass through some of opera and theater’s most compelling music. From the sweeping intensity of Orff’s Carmina Burana and the vibrant energy of Joplin’s Treemonisha Overture, to the lyrical beauty of Verdi and Puccini, each section highlights a unique musical voice. The concert closes with Kurt Weill’s Suite from The Threepenny Opera, blending jazz, cabaret, and classical elements into a bold and unforgettable finale.

Beethoven's Eroica
2027-04-24 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a program of bold statements and emotional depth. Pianist Dinara Klinton performs Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of power and elegance. Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral opens the program with a shimmering meditation on memory and transcendence. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Eroica, a revolutionary symphony that reshaped classical music through its vision, drama, and humanity.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 6:30

Beethoven's Eroica
2027-04-25 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads a program of bold statements and emotional depth. Pianist Dinara Klinton performs Liszt’s Piano Concerto No. 1, a dazzling showcase of power and elegance. Jennifer Higdon’s Blue Cathedral opens the program with a shimmering meditation on memory and transcendence. The concert concludes with Beethoven’s Eroica, a revolutionary symphony that reshaped classical music through its vision, drama, and humanity.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 2:00

Beethoven's Seventh
2027-05-01 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Conductor Karin Hendrickson leads a vibrant and wide-ranging program. Composer Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations honors the legacy of the civil rights movement through music that is urgent, lyrical, and rooted in spirituals. Conrad Shaw brings bold sound and playful virtuosity to John Williams’ Tuba Concerto. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 — rhythmic, powerful, and full of life.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 6:30

Beethoven's Seventh
2027-05-02 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Purchase before September 18 to receive a free Pops concert with your subscription. Purchase online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 9-5pm at 804.788.1212 x2.
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Conductor Karin Hendrickson leads a vibrant and wide-ranging program. Composer Margaret Bonds’ Montgomery Variations honors the legacy of the civil rights movement through music that is urgent, lyrical, and rooted in spirituals. Conrad Shaw brings bold sound and playful virtuosity to John Williams’ Tuba Concerto. The evening concludes with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7 — rhythmic, powerful, and full of life.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 2:00

Violins of Hope
2027-05-08 19:30 | St. Christopher’s School, 6010 Fergusson Rd, Richmond, VA, 23226, United States
Hear instruments of history sing again. This program features violins from Violins of Hope, the collection owned and restored by Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein. Played by musicians during the Holocaust, these instruments survived concentration camps, ghettos, and carry on the legacies of the original talented musicians journeys.
The program opens with Gideon Klein’s Partita for String Orchestra, a vibrant and expressive work full of rhythmic energy. Weber’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1, and featuring Eddie Sundra, is a dazzling showcase of virtuosity and lyrical brilliance. Discover Alexandre Tansman’s spirited Sinfonietta No. 1 and Mieczysław Weinberg’s Suite for Small Orchestra, a richly characterful work filled with contrast and color. Conducted by Hae Lee.
Presented in collaboration with Virginia Holocaust Museum & Weinstein Jewish Community Center.

Carmina Burana
2027-05-15 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Valentina Peleggi conducts a season finale that unites full orchestra, chorus, children’s choir, and soloists in an epic celebration of musical power. The program opens with a world premiere by Composer-in-Residence Joe Jaxson, a bold new work inspired by Carmina Burana and reimagined for our time. The concert concludes with Orff’s legendary cantata, filled with drama, rhythm, and raw intensity.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 6:30

Carmina Burana
2027-05-16 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
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Valentina Peleggi conducts a season finale that unites full orchestra, chorus, children’s choir, and soloists in an epic celebration of musical power. The program opens with a world premiere by Composer-in-Residence Joe Jaxson, a bold new work inspired by Carmina Burana and reimagined for our time. The concert concludes with Orff’s legendary cantata, filled with drama, rhythm, and raw intensity.
Be there for the pre-concert talk at 2:00

Michael Millions & Nickelus F
2027-05-21 20:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Two of Richmond’s most influential hip-hop artists join forces with the Richmond Symphony for a powerful hometown collaboration. Michael Millions and Nickelus F bring their signature sound and storytelling to the orchestral stage. This program celebrates Richmond’s culture, creativity, and musical legacy.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein Songbook
2027-05-22 15:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Experience the golden age of American musical theatre with beloved songs from Rodgers & Hammerstein. Featuring selections from Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, this program highlights timeless melodies and sweeping orchestral arrangements. A nostalgic tribute to Broadway’s most enduring partnership.
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Star Wars: A New Hope
2027-06-05 14:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
Experience the film that changed cinema forever with its iconic score performed live by the Richmond Symphony. As the story unfolds on the big screen, John Williams’ legendary music is brought to life in real time. A must-see event celebrating 50 years of Star Wars.
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