Richmond Symphony

Dia de la Música Festival
2017-05-21 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Sacred Heart Center, 1400 Perry Street, Richmond, 23224
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Paine, Elgar, Brahms
2017-05-13 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 Gary Hoffman, cello
Program Notes
Artwork by: Georgiy Kuznetsov / Inspired by: Paine Prelude to Oedipus Tyrannus

Brahms: Symphony No. 1
2017-05-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Dominion Casual Fridays features an exciting line-up of orchestral music in a 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 an exclusive happy-hour with Richmond Symphony musicians.
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Todd Waldo, host
Program Notes

RVA East End Festival 2017
2017-05-06 12:00 - 20:00, 2017-05-05 17:00 - 21:00 | Chimborazo Park, 3200 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
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Stravinsky, Beethoven, Mozart
2017-04-30 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 Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Program Notes

James Erb Choral Celebration
2017-04-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Second Baptist Church, 9614 River Rd, Richmond , 23229
Join the Richmond Symphony Chorus as they pay homage to founder James Erb. Most well-known for his stirring arrangement of Shenandoah, Erb also composed and arranged several other works, including Amazing Grace, Now is the Cool of the Day, and the Colorado Trail. We will perform several of these lesser-known, but equally beautiful selections, and pair them with music of Orlando Lassus, curated and edited by Dr. Erb, and three movements from the Brahms’ Requiem, the final full work that Erb prepared with the Richmond Symphony Chorus.
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, Director of the Richmond Symphony Chorus & James Erb Choral Chair
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Special Offer!
Ticket buyers for this concert will be eligible to pre-order their James Erb Choral Celebration recording for just $10. This special edition concert recording will feature James Erb arrangements never before available on CD. Regular price $20.

Rush Hour 4
2017-04-27 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.

Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor.

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Richmond Symphony at Saint Michael Catholic Church
2017-04-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Saint Michael Catholic Church, 4491 Springfield Rd, Glen Allen, VA, 23060, United States
As part of St. Michael Catholic Church’s 25th Anniversary celebration, we are pleased to announce that the Richmond Symphony Orchestra and Richmond Symphony Chorus will be returning to St. Michael for one performance!
The Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor, Erin R. Freeman, will perform pieces from Beethoven, Ravel, Mahler, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Handel. Violinist, Daisuke Yamamoto will be featured in the program. The Chorus will join the Orchestra for Jim Erb’s arrangement of Shenandoah.
There will be one 15 minute intermission, at which refreshments will be available. The performance will be in the center of St. Michael’s round Sanctuary — providing a unique experience for the audience.
Early bird ticket sales provide a discount on the price of each ticket. Reserved seating is offered in the “chairs” in the sanctuary; general seating is available in the pews.

Schubert, Bruckner & Vaughan Williams
2017-04-09 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.
Rennolds Memorial Concert
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Michelle Areyzaga, soprano
Learn more about Kevin Deas, bass-baritone
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, chorus director
Program Notes
Artwork by: Duncan Robertson / Inspired by: Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem

Schubert, Bruckner & Vaughan Williams
2017-04-08 20:00 | 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.
Rennolds Memorial Concert
Learn more about Steven Smith, conductor
Learn more about Michelle Areyzaga, soprano
Learn more about Kevin Deas, bass-baritone
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Learn more about Erin R. Freeman, chorus director
Program Notes
Artwork by: Duncan Robertson / Inspired by: Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem

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Turandot
2017-04-02 14:30 - 17:30, 2017-03-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Based on an ancient fable set in China, this story of the legendary Princess Turandot, so desirable that men risked their heads for her hand in marriage, weaves the quest for love with the ultimate consequences. From the opening moments of Puccini’s extravagant and exotic score, you will be thrown into a world of suspense and horror. Featuring “Nessun dorma,” one of the most famous opera arias of all time, and sung by a stellar cast of internationally recognized singers, led by audience favorite Kelly Cae Hogan (Salome 2015) and Derek Taylor (La Boheme 2009), you will be enthralled by this epic new production, under the direction of Virginia Opera’s beloved Lillian Groag (La Traviata 2015).
Sung in Italian with English Supertitles

Brunswick High School
2017-04-01 19:00 - 19:30 | VA
The Richmond Symphony is performing in Lawrenceville, Virginia in April for an evening of fun. They will be performing Union Bank & Trust Lollipops Concert series 4. The symphony will be performing A Child’s Guide to the Orchestra with Really Inventive Stuff.
The performance will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at 7:00 p.m.

Turandot
2017-03-26 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-03-25 20:00 - 22:30 | George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, MS2F5, Fairfax, 22030, United States

A Child's Guide to the Orchestra
2017-03-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Fusing the styles of a museum curator and a school librarian, Really Inventive Stuff and the Richmond Symphony present Professor Nigel Taproot. This concert will showcase the different families of instruments in the orchestra, helping your child learn how the orchestra works and makes music.
Arrive early and join us for a free pre-concert festival! Festivities begin at 10am in Rhythm Hall and include the popular instrument petting zoo plus music and arts activities provided by The Children’s Museum of Richmond, Union Bank & Trust, WCVE, Richmond Family Magazine and more. LolliPops concerts are ideal for children ages 5 and up, but music lovers of all ages are welcome.
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Learn more about Michael Boudewyns, actor

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Our LolliPops Concerts are now Sensory-Friendly!
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A Child's Guide to the Orchestra
2017-03-24 09:45 - 23:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
For grades preK- 3rd
As has become our tradition, this shorter, 40-minute performance will focus on introducing young students to the symphony orchestra. Students will study instruments and the families of instruments in the orchestra by listening to Benjamin Britten’s Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra (and other repertoire). The concert will be narrated by Professor Nigel Taproot of Really Inventive Stuff.
*Inclement Weather Date: April 6

Musical Storytelling
2017-03-23 09:45 - 23:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
For grades 3-8
Bringing back a favorite theme from the past, this 50-minute performance will explore musical storytelling. Students will be challenged to apply their knowledge about common literary elements (such as setting, plot, character, etc.) to gain understanding about musical compositions. Concert repertoire to include pieces by Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and more.
*Inclement Weather Date: April 4

Turandot
2017-03-21 19:30 - 22:30, 2017-03-19 14:30 - 17:00, 2017-03-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Harrison Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk , 23510, United States

Ann Hampton Callaway – The Streisand Songbook
2017-03-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Join the Richmond Symphony as we celebrate the music of one of America’s most powerful and enduring musical artists. Singing timeless classics from five decades of Barbra Streisand’s multi-faceted career, Platinum Award Winning singer-songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway will show off her gorgeous voice with iconic hits like “The Way We Were,” “Don’t Rain on My Parade” and “Cry Me a River.”
Learn more about Ann Hampton Callaway, guest artist
Learn more about Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky
2017-03-04 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 Jinjoo Cho, violin
Program Notes
Artwork by: Chris Milk Hulburt / Inspired by: Stravinsky Petrushka

Stravinsky: Pétrouchka
2017-03-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States

Side by Side with the Richmond Symphony
2017-02-26 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.
RSYO students have the opportunity to share the stage with musicians of the Richmond Symphony once each season – a tradition that has taken place since its founding! Together they will create a 112 member orchestra.
Auditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more!

Music of David Bowie
2017-02-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Altria Theater, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond , VA, 23220, United States
The genius of David Bowie’s innovative range of musical styles influenced multiple generations of groundbreaking music. Now, hear his iconic music performed as never before with the Richmond Symphony featuring a guest conductor and a full rock band; taking you on a symphonic odyssey that pays tribute to the legendary musician and epic storyteller David Bowie.

Brent Havens, guest conductor bio
Tony Vincent, vocalist bio

Richmond's Finest: The Taters and the Richmond Sympony
2017-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, 23060
The Richmond’s Finest series returns with a spectacular evening of Classic American & British Pop Rock! Backed by the amazing sounds of the Richmond Symphony, the Taters will perform an eclectic mix of roots rock, pop, country, skiffle & Americana, a sound that’s been compared favorably to a mixture of Everlys, Orbison, Beatles, and Nick Lowe. Don’t miss this epic evening of live music! Plus, enjoy dinner before the show from DeFazio’s! Cost $28
Tickets: http://www.artsglenallen.com/performances-and-special-events/shows-and-performances-center-season

Fischer, Beethoven
2017-02-19 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 James Jacobson, timpani
Program Notes

Rush Hour 3 2017
2017-02-16 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.
