Richmond Symphony

The Snowman
2016-11-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
A new annual holiday tradition with the Richmond Symphony! Enjoy the Academy Award-winning movie The Snowman accompanied by 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 including Sleigh Ride and excerpts from The Nutcracker.
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 Steven Smith, conductor
What our patrons are saying about previous LolliPops concerts:
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“The Richmond Symphony, and especially the LolliPops concerts, are some of my favorite things about our wonderful Richmond! I am so grateful that we have such a wonderful organization for 3 generations in our family to all enjoy together. Thank you!”
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10th Annual Come and Play
2016-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | VCU Siegel Center, 1200 W Broad Street, Richmond , VA, 23284, United States
Be part of Richmond’s Biggest Birthday Party!
You are invited to come see 700+ musicians perform under one roof during the 10th Annual Come and Play. A special addition for the 10th year, Music Director Steven Smith and Erin R. Freeman will each join Chia-Hsuan Lin on the podium to conduct one piece during the concert.
The concert is free and open to the public (no ticket required).“ Come and Play” was envisioned by David Fisk, Executive Director of the Richmond Symphony after starting a similar program overseas. He presented the idea many times before Aimee Halbruner and Erin Freeman agreed to plan and coordinate the project. The goal of the first year was to engage 30 – 40 community musicians to join the Richmond Symphony, however, the interest of the community far exceeded the expectation attracting over 400 musicians! As the community embraced the idea of Come and Play, it was obvious that a traditional concert venue would not be sufficient to accommodate the ensemble and the partnership with the Stuart C. Siegel Center at VCU was formed.
Come and Play, now in its 10th season, welcomes over 650 musicians from across Virginia (and beyond) to the Siegel Center at VCU for a rehearsal and performance of classical and popular symphonic favorites. The concert always begins with the same selection: Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt.
Musicians describe the experience as motivational, inspirational, and pure fun. There are as many personal stories as there are participants, such as the family that comes together every year to play, to the musician who hasn’t played his instrument in 20 years, to the child who is playing his relative’s instrument for his first orchestral experience. These stories are the heart of the experience of Come and Play.
Come and Play has become an annual favorite for the Richmond Symphony family as well as the Richmond community.
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.
Come & Play 2015

Richmond Symphony at Goochland
2016-11-19 16:00 - 21:30 | Goochland High School, 3250 River Rd W, Goochland , VA, 23063, United States
The Richmond Symphony is performing A Holiday Tradition on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 4pm in Goochland High School’s auditorium. Bring your friends and family and enjoy seasonal favorites including music from Disney’s Frozen, The Nutcracker, and more in a holiday concert led by Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin.
Tickets—at the special price of $20 for adults and $15 for children. Tickets are available at will call at Goochland High School or online. More information on Rotary Club of Goochland’s website.

Fall Concert
2016-11-13 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.

Berlioz Romeo and Juliet
2016-11-13 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 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 Kathryn Leemhuis, mezzo-soprano
Learn more about Vale Rideout, tenor
Learn more about Darren K. Stokes, bass-baritone
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, chorus director
Program Notes
Artwork by: Bizhan Khodabandeh / Inspired by: Berlioz Romeo and Juliet

Berlioz Romeo and Juliet
2016-11-12 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 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 Kathryn Leemhuis, mezzo-soprano
Learn more about Vale Rideout, tenor
Learn more about Darren K. Stokes, bass-baritone
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, chorus director

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Program Notes
Artwork by: Bizhan Khodabandeh / Inspired by: Berlioz Romeo and Juliet

La Bayadere, Slaughter on 10th Avenue, and Lift the Fallen
2016-11-06 14:00 - 17:00, 2016-11-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2016-11-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Three strikingly different ballets with the Richmond Symphony.
For the first time in professional history, Richmond Ballet will perform one of the most iconic scenes in the world of classical ballet, Marius Petipa’s mesmerizing ‘Kingdom of the Shades’ from the lavish, full-length ballet, La Bayadere.
Ma Cong’s Lift The Fallen, a stunning tribute to his mother, will be presented for the first time with live orchestration at the Carpenter Theatre this year after thrilling audiences across China during the Company’s 2015 tour.
Also gracing the Richmond Ballet stage for the first time, George Balanchine’s Slaughter on Tenth Avenue is a sultry, boozy tale of jealousy, mobsters and the seamy underbelly of New York City.

An Afternoon of Music and Theatrics
2016-11-06 02:00 - 15:00 | Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave Rd., Richmond, VA, 23221, United States
UPDATE: Due to the high volume of RSVPs, we are no longer accepting reservations for this event.
It’s an afternoon of music and theatrics when Steven Smith, music director of the Richmond Symphony, shares the stage with two noted Shakespeare specialists, Carol and Ken Adelman, president and vice-president of “Movers & Shakespeares” on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Presented at the historic Agecroft Hall, site of Richmond’s own summer Shakespeare Festival, these three entertaining speakers will compare beloved film versions of “Romeo and Juliet” alongside Berlioz’s brilliant musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s play, all in anticipation of the upcoming concerts by the Richmond Symphony and Chorus, November 12th and 13th, in the Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Arts Center.
Featuring commentary on how Berlioz and Shakespeare conceived their works, the three speakers will present excerpts of the symphony and compare film versions of a selection of Shakespeare’s scenes, including the masked ball — where the two fall madly in love; the classic balcony scene; and the tragic ending and enduring legacy of the young lovers.
Carol and Ken Adelman are the creators of “Movers & Shakespeares,” a program devised to teach leadership through the works of Shakespeare. Carol is a frequent teacher of Shakespeare seminars at the Aspen Institute, has been a producer of amateur theatre for decades, and is currently the Director of the Center for Global Prosperity at the Hudson Institute, which publishes the annual Index of Global Philanthropy and Remittances. Ken, who has taught Shakespeare at Georgetown University and George Washington University, is a former Ambassador to the U.N. and U.S. Arms Control Director under President Reagan, and author of Reagan at Reykjavik and Shakespeare in Charge. Their daughter, Jocelyn, has been a violinist with the Richmond Symphony since 2004.

Windborne's Music of Whitney Houston
2016-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
The Guinness World Records named Whitney Houston as the most-awarded female act of all time, having sold over 170 million albums, singles and videos worldwide—a true diva with a powerful voice that touched our hearts and souls. Join the Richmond Symphony and vocal sensation Rashidra Scott for an evening of Whitney’s biggest hits, including “How Will I Know?,” “Where Do Broken Hearts Go?” and of course “I Will Always Love You.”
Join us at the Altria Theater, a special location!
Learn more about Brent Havens, conductor
Learn more about Rashidra Scott, vocalist
A short message from vocalist Rashidra Scott:

Schumann, Dvořák
2016-10-23 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 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 Anton Nel, piano
Program Notes
Artwork by: Tim Skirven / Inspired by: Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor

Schumann, Dvořák
2016-10-22 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 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 Anton Nel, piano
Program Notes
Artwork by: Tim Skirven / Inspired by: Schumann Piano Concerto in A Minor
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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

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.

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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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

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)

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

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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.

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).

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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.
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Tickets are $20 for Adults (includes drink voucher) and $12 for Children under 18 and College Students (no drink voucher).
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Learn more about Jason McComb
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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).
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Learn more about Molly Sharp
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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
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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
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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)

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

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

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.
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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.
