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SUMMARY:Let It Snow! 2024
DESCRIPTION:It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition.  Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony at the Carpenter Theatre on Thanksgiving Weekend. Carols\, classics\, seasonal favorites and the sparkling vocals of American Idol golden ticket recipient and Chesterfield native Carrie Brockwell.  Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus. \n  \nConcert Sponsor:
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-it-snow-14/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops
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SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah
DESCRIPTION:Witness the power and majesty of Handel’s Messiah as the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus bring this timeless masterpiece to life. From the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus to the tender “Messiah\,” prepare to be moved by the most beloved music ever composed. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking performance that celebrates the greatest story ever told. \n  \nCONCERT SPONSOR:
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-7/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T210000
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CREATED:20241008T192854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T185042Z
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SUMMARY:Santa's Symphony Soiree 2024
DESCRIPTION:Unleash your inner holiday goofball! Join the Richmond Symphony for an evening filled with over-the-top fun\, tacky-lights\, dazzling décor\, holiday cocktails and festive chamber music. This whimsical concert benefits the Richmond Symphony’s music education programs! \nLimited seating available \nMedia Sponsor:
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/santas-symphony-soiree/
LOCATION:Richmond Times Dispatch (Hanover Facility)\, 8460 Times Dispatch Blvd\, Mechanicsville\, VA\, 23116
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240731T221328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T185934Z
UID:32435-1734375600-1734375600@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia. Enjoy performances from String Sinfonietta\, Camerata Strings\, and Youth Concert Orchestra. \nFREE; no ticket required
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra-4/
LOCATION:W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (VCU)\, 922 Park Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284
CATEGORIES:Currents,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240510T214507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T193949Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of Black Music in Film
DESCRIPTION:Journey into the rich musical heritage of Black cinema and discover such iconic soundscapes as Luther Vandross’ work on The Wiz\, the funk of Isaac Hayes’ Shaft\, and others including Get Out\, Superfly\, Crooklyn\, Do the Right Thing\, Purple Rain\, Dream Girls\, and many more. Soul-stirring melodies in this celebration of the artists who fused film\, rhythm\, and music. Richmond’s own Butcher Brown joins the Richmond Symphony for this unique event. Produced by James Crump-Wallace\, co-founder and Creative Director of The Spot RVA.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/celebration-of-black-music-in-film/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate MLK
DESCRIPTION:A Chamber Concert for All Ages Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\n\nA chamber concert for all ages honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his inspiring message. Join us for a powerful evening that reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. King through an extraordinary selection of works by contemporary Black composers. This moving program includes Damien Geter’s I Said What I Said\, a bold and expressive piece\, alongside James Lee III’s Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet\, which journeys through themes of identity\, resilience\, and celebration. \nMarcus Grant’s Efflorescence: Unfolding\, Developing\, Blossoming captures the spirit of growth and possibility\, while Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay & Mississippi Delta evokes the vibrant soul of the American South. The program concludes with Damien Geter’s String Quartet No. 1: Neo Soul\, featuring dynamic movements like Bop\, Feelin’ Some Type of Way\, and the poignant Please Don’t Kill My Vibe. \nBe a part of this unforgettable event\, celebrating Dr. King’s enduring message of hope\, unity\, and justice through the transformative power of music. \n\n\n\nTickets free for 18 and under
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/celebrate-mlk-3/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currents,Education & Community
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CREATED:20240320T181213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T211639Z
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SUMMARY:Puccini's Tosca
DESCRIPTION:It is the composer’s masterpiece of intrigue and betrayal\, of obsession and deception. For her first opera with the Richmond Symphony\, Valentina Peleggi\nconducts Puccini’s Tosca. Starring the wildly acclaimed Jennifer Rowley in the title role. “Rowley molded her fiery passion to suit Tosca’s changing mood\,” reported Operawire\, “using it at one moment to warm and in the next to burn…” \nOpera in concert\, in Italian with English subtitles \nWith Richmond Symphony Chorus and Greater Richmond Children’s Choir \nFree Pre-Concert Talk 1 Hour Before.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/puccinis-tosca/2025-01-25/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240320T181213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T211640Z
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SUMMARY:Puccini's Tosca
DESCRIPTION:It is the composer’s masterpiece of intrigue and betrayal\, of obsession and deception. For her first opera with the Richmond Symphony\, Valentina Peleggi\nconducts Puccini’s Tosca. Starring the wildly acclaimed Jennifer Rowley in the title role. “Rowley molded her fiery passion to suit Tosca’s changing mood\,” reported Operawire\, “using it at one moment to warm and in the next to burn…” \nOpera in concert\, in Italian with English subtitles \nWith Richmond Symphony Chorus and Greater Richmond Children’s Choir \nFree Pre-Concert Talk 1 Hour Before.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/puccinis-tosca/2025-01-26/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240529T181636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T180422Z
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SUMMARY:Goodyear's Serenade for Strings
DESCRIPTION:The rhythmic precision Artist in Residence Stewart Goodyear brings a to his playing is also at the core of his compositions. His Serenade for Strings complements the Prelude for Strings of Julia Perry. Her 1946 meditation offers sonorous solace to the soul. The concerts culminate with the precocious First Symphony by the 15-year-old Felix Mendelssohn.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/goodyear-perry-mendelssohn/
LOCATION:Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240529T182110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T165820Z
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SUMMARY:Goodyear's Serenade for Strings
DESCRIPTION:The rhythmic precision that Artist in Residence Stewart Goodyear brings to his playing is also at the core of his compositions. His Serenade for Strings serves as a fitting complement to Julia Perry’s Prelude for Strings. Perry’s 1946 meditation offers a sonorous solace to the soul\, providing a moment of introspection and beauty. The concerts conclude with the remarkable First Symphony by Felix Mendelssohn\, composed when he was just 15 years old\, showcasing the precocious brilliance of his youthful talent.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/goodyear-perry-and-mendelssohn/
LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T210231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T151906Z
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SUMMARY:The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Legal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia\, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United States. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPanel participants will include Mary Bauer\, Executive Director of ACLU-VA\, Eric M. Caplan\, Visiting Assistant Professor of History at Wesleyan University\, Dr. Erin Chapman\, Associate Professor of History at George Mason University\, and is moderated by Stephen Jacques Wermiel\, Professor of the Practice in Constitutional Law at American University. There will be a brief Q & A session following the discussion. Co-presented by the City of Fairfax and Center for the Arts at George Mason University. Sponsored by Altria\, Virginia Commission for the Arts\, the NEA\, CultureWorks\, and E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\nStacy C. Sherwood Community Center\n3740 Blenheim Boulevard\, Fairfax\, VA \nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-constitution-and-loving-v-virginia/
LOCATION:Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center\, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240510T215135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T222336Z
UID:32108-1739044800-1739044800@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Mancini
DESCRIPTION:He won OSCARS®. He won GRAMMYS®. And his legendary music won fans everywhere. The Richmond Symphony pays tribute to the great movie music of Henry Mancini\, with such classics as “Moon River\,” “The Days of Wine and Roses\,” and\, of course\, “The Pink Panther.”
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mancini/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T211446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T152325Z
UID:33145-1740074400-1740074400@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO WEATHER\, THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 20\, 2025 \nLegal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia\, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United States. \nPanel participants will include Mary Bauer\, Executive Director of ACLU-VA\, Assistant Professor of Government at William & Mary\, Christine Nemacheck\, and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond\, Marissa Jackson Sow. There will be a brief Q & A session following the discussion. Sponsored by Arts Alliance\, Virginia Commission for the Arts\, and the NEA. \nDowntown Branch at Slover\n235 E Plume Street\, Norfolk \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-constitution-and-loving-v-virginia-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Branch at Slover\, 235 E Plume Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T212535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T152804Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER\nBlending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nChurchland High School\n4301 Cedar Lane\, Portsmouth \n\nFree | No Ticket Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community/
LOCATION:Churchland High School\, 4301 Cedar Lane\, Portsmouth\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240320T183535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T174959Z
UID:31836-1740254400-1740254400@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Brass Glory
DESCRIPTION:Earworms\, by Canada’s Vivian Fung\, is a lighthearted mashup of music’s most memorable melodies\, even daring to respond to Charles Ives’ “Unanswered Question.” Michael Sachs is one of classical’s foremost trumpet masters and jazz trumpet master Wynton Marsalis composed his Trumpet Concerto expressly for him. The two styles meet in a mesmerizing fusion. Schumann’s Second Symphony can be heard as the symphonic bridge across the Romantic age. Influenced by Beethoven and Schubert\, it would come to influence Johannes Brahms. \nFree pre-concert talk 1 hour before.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brass-glory/2025-02-22/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240320T183535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T175000Z
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SUMMARY:Brass Glory
DESCRIPTION:Earworms\, by Canada’s Vivian Fung\, is a lighthearted mashup of music’s most memorable melodies\, even daring to respond to Charles Ives’ “Unanswered Question.” Michael Sachs is one of classical’s foremost trumpet masters and jazz trumpet master Wynton Marsalis composed his Trumpet Concerto expressly for him. The two styles meet in a mesmerizing fusion. Schumann’s Second Symphony can be heard as the symphonic bridge across the Romantic age. Influenced by Beethoven and Schubert\, it would come to influence Johannes Brahms. \nFree pre-concert talk 1 hour before.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brass-glory/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T181903Z
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SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Woodwinds\, brass\, and percussion will join the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra for a performance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 103\, nicknamed the “Drum Roll” symphony for the thunderous timpani roll at its start. Percussion Ensemble will also take the stage\, featuring chamber music performed by percussionists in YCO and RSYO.  \nHear Richmond’s up-and-coming musical talent and inspire the budding musician in your family. The Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of Central Virginia and RSYO its most advanced ensemble of student musicians.  This concert will feature violist Joe Legukto\, winner of the 2025 Richmond Symphony Student Concerto Competition. \nFREE; no ticket required
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra-5/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T213304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T150917Z
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SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community
DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nChesterfield Baptist Church\n16520 Hull Street Road\, Moseley \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-2/
LOCATION:Chesterfield Baptist Church\, 16520 Hull Street Road\, Moseley\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T212131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151010Z
UID:33148-1740592800-1740592800@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia
DESCRIPTION:Legal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia\, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United States. \nPanel participants will include Mary Bauer\, Executive Director of ACLU-VA\, Kim Forde-Mazrui\, Mortimer M. Caplin Professor of Law at the University of Virginia\, and Author Peter Wallenstein\, Professor of History at Virginia Tech. There will be a brief Q & A session following the discussion. Sponsored by Altria\, Virginia Commission for the Arts\, the NEA\, CultureWorks\, and E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation \nLibrary of Virginia\n800 E Broad Street\, Richmond \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-constitution-and-loving-v-virginia-3/
LOCATION:Library of Virginia\, 800 E Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T213925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151101Z
UID:33157-1740679200-1740679200@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community
DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nFeaturing a special performance from the Richmond Symphony Principal String Quartet. \nVirginia Museum of History and Culture\n428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard\, Richmond \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-3/
LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History and Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240529T183034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T225923Z
UID:32196-1740771000-1740771000@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps\, composed as her fiancé\, and all of the Empire\, departed for war.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/appalachian-spring-2/
LOCATION:Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240529T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134341Z
UID:32199-1740857400-1740857400@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps\, composed as her fiancé\, and all of the Empire\, departed for war.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/appalachian-spring-3/
LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240529T183920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134351Z
UID:32201-1740927600-1740927600@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring
DESCRIPTION:Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps\, composed as her fiancé\, and all of the Empire\, departed for war.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/appalachian-spring-4/
LOCATION:Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College\, 	204 Henry Street\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151135Z
UID:33160-1741183200-1741183200@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community
DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nLibrary of Virginia\n800 E Broad Street\, Richmond \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-4/
LOCATION:Library of Virginia\, 800 E Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T183000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T214429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151201Z
UID:33162-1741372200-1741372200@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community
DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nPerkinson Center for the Arts\n11810 Centre Street\, Chester \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-5/
LOCATION:Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education
CATEGORIES:Education & Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240321T195938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z
UID:31847-1741464000-1741464000@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…”
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-08/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240321T195938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z
UID:31866-1741532400-1741532400@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth
DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…”
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series
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GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240510T215654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T222944Z
UID:32112-1742068800-1742068800@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Cirque Musica: Symphonic!
DESCRIPTION:Their aerial acrobatics will leave you breathless! The Richmond Symphony is joined by Cirque Musica. Aerial acrobats literally “drop” into the Carpenter Theatre. Each gravity-defying feat choreographed to live music performed by the Richmond Symphony. Acrobats – aerialists – contortionists – strongmen – jugglers. All this and more performing to music above and around the Orchestra. Dazzling the eye and the ear.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/cirque-musica-symphonic/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CirqueMusica.jpg
GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond  VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20240731T223506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T221521Z
UID:32451-1742137200-1742137200@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
DESCRIPTION:A delight for every age! Hear your Richmond Symphony perform The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss (TM)\, composed by Lorenzo Palomo. You’ll be thrilled and delighted indeed\, satisfaction is one hundred percent guaranteed!
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-sneetches-by-dr-seuss/
LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community
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GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163328
CREATED:20250204T182852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T161613Z
UID:33130-1742137200-1742140800@www.richmondsymphony.com
SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Chorus in Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony Chorus takes centerstage at this free concert! \nThe Richmond Symphony Chorus is an award-winning ensemble of 150 members from the Richmond region. The chorus\, founded in 1971 by James Erb\, is a diverse group of Richmond community members united by a shared passion for choral singing. For more information about the Richmond Symphony Chorus\, please visit the Chorus website: rschorus.com \nVENUE:\nVlahcevic Concert Hall\nVCU’s Singleton Center for the Performing Arts\n922 Park Ave\nRichmond\, VA 23220 \nParking is available at the West Broad Street Parking Deck\, located at 1111 West Broad Street. \nDoors open at 2:30pm. Concert will be approximately 1 hour long.
URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-chorus-in-concert/
LOCATION:W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (VCU)\, 922 Park Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284
CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com
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