Richmond Symphony

Jason McComb & John Walter
2016-08-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | 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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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.
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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.

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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.
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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.
Read the full media release

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.

Celebrate Jackson Ward
2016-05-22 12:00 - 18:00, 2016-05-21 12:00 - 21:00 | Abner Clay Park, Brook Rd & W Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
UPDATE: SUNDAY MAY, 22 2016 – From the Desk of David Fisk
Good News: we had a great day of music and dance indoors Saturday and we’re back outside in Abner Clay Park under the Big Tent again Sunday! Come check it out from 1.00 to 7:00 pm for beer, wine, food and festivities!
Bad news: it’s slated to be 20 degrees cooler than usual again on Sunday, so bring a sweater. If the temperature does not get above 65 degrees, it’ll be too cold for the orchestra to perform (and dangerous for our musician’s instruments), and the Symphony’s concert at 6.00 pm will be replaced by the heroes of Virginia Repertory Theatre, Elegba Folklore Society and the Celebrate Jackson Ward Community Chorus in a shortened program to warm us up and send us all home singing. Current forecast is for a high of only 58 at 6.00 – we’re ready for either scenario so bring it on!
Schedule Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday performances will move inside to Richmond Alternative School located right next to Abner Clay Park at 119 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220. All performances from 12:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday will take place in the school’s auditorium. The Richmond Symphony’s performance will take place Sunday, May 22 at 6:00pm under the Big Tent at Abner Clay Park. Friday and Sunday activities will proceed as planned at Abner Clay Park. Click here for full updated schedule.
Additional Sunday, May 22 Updates: Beer and wine vendors have been rescheduled to Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 8pm.

Celebrate Jackson Ward
2016-05-20 17:00 - 19:30 | Abner Clay Park, Brook Rd & W Clay St, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Schedule Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday performances will move inside to Richmond Alternative School located right next to Abner Clay Park at 119 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220. All performances from 12:00 – 6:00pm on Saturday will take place in the school’s auditorium. The Richmond Symphony’s performance will take place Sunday, May 22 at 6:00pm under the Big Tent at Abner Clay Park. Friday and Sunday activities will proceed as planned at Abner Clay Park. Click here for full updated schedule.
Additional Sunday, May 22 Updates: Beer and wine vendors have been rescheduled to Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 8pm.

Spring Concert
2016-05-17 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.
Auditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more!
Learn more about composer Laura Schwendinger Music Alive: New Partnerships Composer-in-Residence
The Residency of Laura Schwendinger is made possible through Music Alive: New Partnerships, a residency program of New Music USA and the League of American Orchestras. This national program is designed to establish new relationships between composers and orchestras, and to help orchestras present new music to the public and build support for new music within their institutions. Leadership funding for Music Alive is provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music and The ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund.

Spring Concert
2016-05-15 19:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
The Youth Orchestra Program is the 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.
Auditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more!
Performances include:
String Sinfonietta led by Christie-Jo Adams
Camerata Strings led by Rebecca Jilcott
Youth Concert Orchestra led by Christopher Moseley

Daphnis et Chloé
2016-05-15 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 RSO 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.
Buy tickets to Saturday’s concert.
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes

Daphnis et Chloé
2016-05-14 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 RSO 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.
Buy tickets for Sunday’s concert.
Learn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus
Program Notes
Purchase tickets to Sunday’s performance

Mendelssohn: Scottish Symphony
2016-05-08 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.
Program Notes

Sponsored by Ralph Crosby

RVA East End Festival 2016
2016-05-08 12:00 - 18:00, 2016-05-07 12:00 - 19:00, 2016-05-06 17:00 - 21:00 | Chimborazo Park, 3200 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA, 23223, United States
Full festival schedule Just Announced!
Click here to see who’s performing and for more information.

Mother Goose
2016-05-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great one-hour concert featuring selections from Fauré, Ravel and Mendelssohn and discussion in the Hardywood tasting room.
Cover fee is $15 and seating is limited.

Steve Lippia's Centennial Celebration
2016-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States
Frank Sinatra would have been 100 years old in 2015. Come celebrate the “Chairman of the Board’s” life and music with world-renowned entertainer Steve Lippia returns to RVA to perform the Sinatra hits that we all love with the RSO.
Steve Lippia bio

The Flying Dutchman
2016-04-24 14:00 - 17:00, 2016-04-23 20:00 - 23:00 | George Mason University Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, MS2F5, Fairfax, 22030, United States
Seafaring stories of sailors and his own disastrous sea journey inspired Wagner to compose his masterful opera The Flying Dutchman in a very dramatic style. The irrevocable, redemptive power of love – set to a mesmerizing score – uses the supernatural and haunting, rocky coast of Norway to set the stage for a an epic, spellbinding voyage. Will the lovers make the ultimate sacrifice? Come aboard and find out!
The season concludes with a stunning production directed by Washington National Opera’s Artistic Director, Francesca Zambello, and made famous at Glimmerglass Festival as well as Hawaii Opera Theatre. Lauded by the Chicago Sun-Times for his “rich, dark tone and beautiful legato,” bass-baritone Wayne Tigges conquers the role of the Dutchman. Recently seen on Virginia Opera stages singing the title role in Ariadne auf Naxos (2014), experience Christina Pier’s monumental debut in the Wagnerian repertoire, as she unleashes her “big, gleaming soprano” in the role of Senta.
Sung in German with English Supertitles

The Flying Dutchman
2016-04-17 14:30 - 17:30, 2016-04-15 20:00 - 23:00 | Carpenter Theatre, 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, 23219, United States

The Flying Dutchman
2016-04-12 14:30 - 17:30, 2016-04-08 20:00 - 23:00 | Harrison Opera House, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk , 23510, United States

So a symphony plays a symphony?
2016-04-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Try-me, 1623 W. Main Street, Richmond, VA, 23220, United States
Join us for an informal and informative evening with Steven Smith, Music Director and Conductor of the Richmond Symphony. Steven will begin the evening by sharing his insights on selected topics, while questions and comments from participants will be encouraged. Fair warning: this format may lead to improvisation now and then, or even send the maestro off-theme. Who knows? View all three events.
With the generous sponsorship of Pam and Bill Royall
Alert: There will be no test, and each session will include wine & cheese.
For more info, contact the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League at info@rsol.org.

Copland: Appalachian Spring
2016-04-02 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 RSO 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.
Program Notes
Learn more about composer Laura Schwendinger Music Alive: New Partnerships Composer-in-Residence
The Residency of Laura Schwendinger is made possible through Music Alive: New Partnerships, a residency program of New Music USA and the League of American Orchestras. This national program is designed to establish new relationships between composers and orchestras, and to help orchestras present new music to the public and build support for new music within their institutions. Leadership funding for Music Alive is provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, with additional support from The Aaron Copland Fund for Music and The ASCAP Foundation Bart Howard Fund.
