BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Richmond Symphony - ECPv6.15.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond Symphony X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Richmond Symphony REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/North_Dakota/Center BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250222T233015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T181609Z UID:34097-1772982000-1772982000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brahms & Dvořák DESCRIPTION:The great strength and nobility of Brahms’ Fourth and final Symphony places it among his most profound achievements. Valentina Peleggi conducts\, and the Richmond Symphony’s own Neal Cary plays Dvořák’s elegy for a long-lost love\, the impassioned Cello Concerto\, composed during the composer’s American sojourn. To begin\, a colorful new work\, commissioned by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Orchestral Commissions Program\, an initiative of the League of American Orchestras in partnership with the American Composers Orchestra\, from Jasmine Guo. A composer for cinema as well as the concert stage\, her distinguished works have been honored and acclaimed. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brahms-dvorak-2/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Brahms-Dvorak-1280x720-Website-Neal-Cary.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T154528Z UID:33994-1773945000-1773945000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood March 2026 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy beer\, pizza\, and orchestra music at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These casual\, intimate concerts are a whole new way to experience the Richmond Symphony. This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-26/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T002859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T194447Z UID:33976-1774726200-1774726200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:American Choral Classics DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony Chorus takes the stage! \nExperience the depth and beauty of American choral tradition in this moving program led by Richmond Symphony Chorus Director Richard W. Robbins. Blending folk melodies\, sacred texts\, and poetic reflections\, American Choral Classics captures the spirit of a nation through choir. \n\nTimeless American songs like Shenandoah and the spiritual Deep River resonate with emotional power\, while early choral works such as William Billings’ I Am the Rose of Sharon and the traditional shape-note hymn Hark\, I Hear the Harps Eternal speak to the country’s musical roots. Luminary American composer Amy Beach is also highlighted in the concert. The centerpiece of the program\, Randall Thompson’s beloved Frostiana\, brings the profound lyricism of Robert Frost’s poetry to the stage. \nJoin us for this exciting celebration of American voices drawn from our nation’s rich musical history. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/33976/ LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Chorus_usethisone-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony Chorus":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250713T201334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T203801Z UID:33947-1774796400-1774796400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:American Choral Classics DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony Chorus takes the stage! \nExperience the depth and beauty of American choral tradition in this moving program led by Richmond Symphony Chorus Director Richard W. Robbins. Blending folk melodies\, sacred texts\, and poetic reflections\, American Choral Classics captures the spirit of a nation through choir. \n\nTimeless American songs like Shenandoah and the spiritual Deep River resonate with emotional power\, while early choral works such as William Billings’ I Am the Rose of Sharon and the traditional shape-note hymn Hark\, I Hear the Harps Eternal speak to the country’s musical roots. Luminary American composers like R. Nathaniel Dett and Amy Beach are also highlighted in the concert. The centerpiece of the program\, Randall Thompson’s beloved Frostiana\, brings the profound lyricism of Robert Frost’s poetry to the stage. \nJoin us for this exciting celebration of American voices drawn from our nation’s rich musical history. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/american-choral-classics/ LOCATION:Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College\, 204 Henry Street\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Chorus_usethisone-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony Chorus":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260313T150500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T151427Z UID:35487-1775757600-1775757600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Chorus Celebrates James Erb DESCRIPTION:Honoring the 100th anniversary of James Erb\, the founding director of the Richmond Symphony Chorus and the celebrated arranger of the beloved American folk song. \nThe free public performance at Capitol Bell Tower will recognize Erb’s lasting impact on choral music in Richmond and beyond\, while inviting singers across the Commonwealth to take part. In a special call to action\, Virginia choral groups are encouraged to join virtually by performing Shenandoah alongside the Richmond Symphony Chorus and sharing in this statewide musical tribute. The event will also be livestreamed on Richmond Symphony social media channels\, allowing audiences and participating ensembles to experience the performance from anywhere. \nCapitol Bell Tower address: \n101 N 9th St\, Richmond\, VA 23219 URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-chorus-celebrates-james-erb/ LOCATION:Capitol Bell Tower\, 101 N 9th St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/RS-Chorus-Web-Featured-Image-2226-x-1252.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony Chorus":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250222T233022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T213016Z UID:33230-1775935800-1775935800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Copland & Beethoven DESCRIPTION:Valentina Peleggi conducts two American masterworks. Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man has moved many Americans\, even Copland himself. The finale of his Third Symphony is based on that stirring theme. In speaking of her Hymn for Everyone\, Jessie Montgomery recalled “I wrote it during the pandemic\, and I was in a moment of reflection. I was inspired by the Hymn as a tradition of offering some solace.” Also\, Angela Cheng plays Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto. “Enthralling\,” raved Toronto’s Globe and Mail. “She is speaking with her own voice about works in which she is passionately involved.” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/copland-beethoven/2026-04-11/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Angela_Cheng2024_2website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250222T233022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T213016Z UID:33231-1776006000-1776006000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Copland & Beethoven DESCRIPTION:Valentina Peleggi conducts two American masterworks. Aaron Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man has moved many Americans\, even Copland himself. The finale of his Third Symphony is based on that stirring theme. In speaking of her Hymn for Everyone\, Jessie Montgomery recalled “I wrote it during the pandemic\, and I was in a moment of reflection. I was inspired by the Hymn as a tradition of offering some solace.” Also\, Angela Cheng plays Beethoven’s poetic Fourth Piano Concerto. “Enthralling\,” raved Toronto’s Globe and Mail. “She is speaking with her own voice about works in which she is passionately involved.” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/copland-beethoven/2026-04-12/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Angela_Cheng2024_2website.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T145946Z UID:33998-1776364200-1776364200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood 3 DESCRIPTION:Enjoy beer\, pizza\, and orchestra music at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These casual\, intimate concerts are a whole new way to experience the Richmond Symphony. This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location. \n  \nTicket price does not include food\, beverages\, or gratuity. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-30/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260121T172957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T185242Z UID:35154-1776452400-1776452400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pastor Mike Jr. DESCRIPTION:This concert was rescheduled from Jan 24\, 2026. Your current Pastor Mike Jr. tickets will be honored for the new date. If you can attend on April 17\, no action is required—your existing tickets will remain valid.  \nLet the church say\, Amen! Pastor Mike Jr. brings his award-winning sound to the Richmond Symphony stage for a ‘Gospel Symphony Praise Party.’ Experience the power of orchestral arrangements by the masterful Dr. Henry Panion III blended with the energy of live praise & worship songs. \nFor questions or concerns\, please contact Richmond Symphony Patron Services at patronservices@richmondsymphony.com or 804-788-1212. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pastor-mike-jr-2/ 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/2025/03/RS.COM-POSTPONED-TO-APRIL-17-2026-1920x1080-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250713T223623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T143320Z UID:33964-1776538800-1776538800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Band Geek Date Night DESCRIPTION:Fall in love with band all over again through Symphonic works you know from those good old glory days. “Band Geek Date Night” brings the spirit of the marching field to the concert hall in a joyful\, high-energy mashup of symphonic sound and collegiate pride. With the Richmond Symphony and the JMU Marching Royal Dukes on stage\, it’s the perfect night out for former band geeks\, first-chair flutists\, and anyone who fell in love over fight songs and Friday night lights. (Dates Not Required) \nSeating is general admission. \n  \nKick off the evening with the electrifying sounds of the James Madison University Marching Royal Dukes as they take over 6th Street from 6:00–6:30 PM.  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/band-geek-date-night-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops,Community Festivals,Concerts & Events,Education & Community,Metro Series,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Screenshot-2026-04-15-at-11.56.55-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T003638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T204419Z UID:33981-1777145400-1777145400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Classical Currents DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony returns to St. Christopher’s School for an evening of music that bridges past and present. Under the baton of Associate Conductor Hae Lee\, the program features Jessie Montgomery’s rhythmic and vibrant Strum\, Jennifer Higdon’s dance-inspired Dance Card\, and Mozart’s timeless Serenade No. 10 for winds. \nExperience contemporary energy and classical beauty in this intimate performance setting. \nPictured: Composer Jessie Montgomery; Photo by Jiyang Chen Photography URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/classical-currents/ LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Jessie-Montgomery-Web-Featured-Image-2226-x-1252.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250315T204445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T200455Z UID:33477-1777748400-1777748400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Batman™ 1989 in Concert DESCRIPTION:The Bat-Signal is lighting up Richmond! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime chance to watch Batman™ ‘89 in the theater with a huge screen\, the Richmond Symphony\, and the iconic Danny Elfman score! \n \n\n \n \n Danny Elfman’s Iconic Batman Score \n \n\n \n \n \n Danny Elfman’s orchestral score for Batman (1989) became one of the most recognizable superhero themes of all time. Remarkably\, Elfman composed much of the now-famous Batman theme while flying on an airplane\, repeatedly retreating to the restroom to jot down musical ideas before inspiration faded. Despite initial skepticism from producers\, the score was so powerful that it was released as a standalone album—an uncommon honor for film scores in the 1980s. Elfman’s dark\, gothic motif went on to influence future Batman media\, including Batman: The Animated Series\, and cemented his long‑standing reputation as a master of cinematic storytelling through music. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Tim Burton’s Vision for Gotham City \n \n\n \n \n \n Director Tim Burton brought a bold\, gothic reinvention of Batman to the big screen\, consciously moving away from the campy tone of the 1960s television series. Influenced by darker comic books such as The Dark Knight Returns\, Burton shaped Gotham City into a shadowy\, expressionist world that felt as psychologically complex as its characters. His success with Beetlejuice (1988) helped secure confidence in his creative vision\, and his collaboration with Elfman\, beginning with Batman\, would evolve into one of the most enduring director‑composer partnerships in film history. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Prince’s Pop Counterpart to the Score \n \n\n \n \n \n In a unique cross‑genre experiment\, Prince created an entirely separate pop‑funk soundtrack inspired by Batman\, released just days before the film premiered. Rather than simply contributing a song or two\, Prince produced a full concept album written from the perspectives of different characters\, including the Joker and Bruce Wayne. The album’s lead single\, “Batdance\,” topped the Billboard Hot 100\, while the album itself spent six weeks at number one on the Billboard 200. Although only portions of Prince’s music appear in the film\, the soundtrack became a global smash and remains a defining example of late‑1980s film‑music synergy. \n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/batman-1989-in-concert/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 North Laurel Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1920x1080endslide.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T004100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T180716Z UID:33983-1778355000-1778355000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Stars\, Strings & Stravinsky DESCRIPTION:Sparkling orchestral colors and rhythmic vitality fill the hall as the Richmond Symphony returns to St. Christopher’s School. Associate Conductor Hae Lee leads a program that opens with Mozart’s witty Overture to The Impresario\, followed by Viet Cuong’s evocative Constellations. Barber’s Adagio for Strings offers a moment of profound reflection\, its timeless lyricism unfolding with quiet intensity. Stravinsky’s spirited Suite from Pulcinella closes the evening with playful elegance. \nThe Richmond Symphony is excited to welcome Peleggi Lab Composition Competition winner Apollonio Maiello to Richmond this May! \nIn collaboration with the Scuola di Musica di Fiesole (Firenze\, Italia) Composition Department\, this international initiative highlights emerging compositional voices and fosters artistic exchange across borders. \nMaiello will travel from Italy to attend rehearsals of his winning work\, We All Had Big Gardens\, culminating in its performance by the Richmond Symphony on May 9. \nJoin us in celebrating new music\, global collaboration\, and the next generation of composers \nPictured: Composer Apollonio Maiello; Photo by Dovile Sermokas URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/stars-strings-stravinsky/ LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Maiello-Stars-Strings-Stravinsky-Web-Featured-Image-2226-x-1252.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250222T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T013759Z UID:33236-1778959800-1778959800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Planets & Star Wars DESCRIPTION:Majestic in its scope. Dazzling in its sound. There is nothing to match the experience of hearing\, live in concert\, The Planets. Be there for the ultimate trip through the galaxy as Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi perform Gustav Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece. Plus\, the suite from John Williams’ Star Wars. Also featured on this final concert of a season\, exploring 250 years of American music and history\, is the world premiere OF Grace and Grit from composer and storyteller Stacy Garrop\, commissioned from her by the Richmond Symphony. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\, FOR THIS PERFORMANCE\, FREE CHILD TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO FOUR PER HOUSEHOLD. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-planets-star-wars/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RS_ThePlanetsWeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250222T233037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T192047Z UID:33245-1779030000-1779030000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Planets & Star Wars DESCRIPTION:Majestic in its scope. Dazzling in its sound. There is nothing to match the experience of hearing\, live in concert\, The Planets. Be there for the ultimate trip through the galaxy as Richmond Symphony and Valentina Peleggi perform Gustav Holst’s sonic celestial showpiece. Plus\, the suite from John Williams’ Star Wars. Also featured on this final concert of a season\, exploring 250 years of American music and history\, is the world premiere OF Grace and Grit from composer and storyteller Stacy Garrop\, commissioned from her by the Richmond Symphony. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE\, FOR THIS PERFORMANCE\, FREE CHILD TICKETS ARE LIMITED TO FOUR PER HOUSEHOLD. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-planets-star-wars-2026-05-17/2026-05-17/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RS_ThePlanetsWeb.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20251024T184033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T192556Z UID:34687-1779044400-1779044400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Spring Youth Orchestra Program DESCRIPTION:String Sinfonietta\, Camerata Strings\, and Youth Concert Orchestra present their final concert of the year\, featuring over 100 students in string and full orchestra ensembles. \n\nString Sinfonietta\, conducted by Matt Wilson\nCamerata Strings\, conducted by Melissa Jones\nYouth Concert Orchestra\, conducted by Dr. Sandy Goldie URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/string-sinfonietta-camerata-strings-and-youth-concert-orchestra/ LOCATION:Dominion Energy Center\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.17-concert-photo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20260518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20251024T184848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T192822Z UID:34689-1779130800-1779130800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra | Percussion Ensemble DESCRIPTION:The 2025–26 Youth Orchestra season closes with a performance by Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO)\, our advanced full orchestra\, conducted by Hae Lee and featuring the winner of the 2025–26 RSYO Concerto Competition. Dr. Justin Alexander will also direct our five-person Percussion Ensemble through various chamber works. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/spring-youth-orchestra-program-performance-part-two/ LOCATION:Dominion Energy Center\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/5.18-concert-photo-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T173000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260421T201216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T141206Z UID:35636-1779289200-1779298200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Conducting Workshop Concert DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony will host an intensive three-day conducting seminar led by Music Director Valentina Peleggi\, offering selected participants the rare opportunity to work directly with and conduct the orchestra in performance. \nThe seminar will culminate in a free public concert featuring workshop participants conducting the Richmond Symphony in a vibrant program that includes Mendelssohn’s exuberant Symphony No. 4\, Price’s lyrical Andante for Strings\, and Beethoven’s emergent Symphony No. 1. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/conducting-workshop-concert/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Education-Conductor-Concert-2226x1252-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250714T040606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T161601Z UID:33995-1779388200-1779388200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood DESCRIPTION:Enjoy beer\, pizza\, and orchestra music at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. These casual\, intimate concerts are a whole new way to experience the Richmond Symphony. This concert takes place at the Richmond-Scott’s Addition location. \n  \nTicket price does not include food\, beverages\, or gratuity. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-9-2025-09-27/ LOCATION:Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond\, 2408-2410 Ownby Lane\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Hardywood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Hardywood.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T150000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250315T210752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T193656Z UID:33480-1780153200-1780153200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Stars & Stripes Forever DESCRIPTION:As America approaches its 250th anniversary\, the Richmond Symphony celebrates the spirit\, spectacle\, and sound of a nation through an afternoon of orchestral favorites and patriotic classics. Led by Hae Lee\, this vibrant program journeys from the sweeping drama of Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini to the colorful energy of Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances. At the center of the program is a joyous tribute to America’s legendary “March King\,” John Philip Sousa. Featuring beloved marches including The Washington Post\, Hands Across the Sea\, The Thunderer\, and the iconic Stars and Stripes Forever\, this concert honors the enduring traditions\, optimism\, and grandeur of American music. \n \n\n \n \n Program Notes by Thomas May \n \n\n \n \n \n John Philip Sousa (1854–1932)\, the son of a Spanish-born father of Portuguese heritage and Bavarian mother\, grew up in a lively blend of immigrant traditions — a background that helped shape the broad\, inclusive musical outlook of the composer who now seems to pulse through the American musical bloodstream.  \nHis marches have become part of the national soundscape — woven into parades\, celebrations\, halftime shows\, and the enormous marching-band tradition that thrives in schools and communities across the country.   \n“Sousa is a truly important component of the American sound\,” says Music Director Valentina Peleggi. “The Richmond Symphony’s Sousa program is part of our celebration in 2026 of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.” This concert pays tribute not only to Sousa the composer\, but to Sousa the touring conductor. The first half presents popular orchestral pieces he loved to include\, while after intermission we hear music by Sousa himself — all presented in arrangements for symphony orchestra.  \nA Sousa concert in its prime was a curated whirlwind: grand opera to fire the imagination\, orchestral blockbusters to show off the ensemble\, a star soloist to wow the crowd\, and then a parade of marches to send everyone home humming. He knew exactly how to shape a program — no surprise from the man who became known as the “March King.”  \nSousa knew how effective it was to kick off with operatic overtures\, often presented in band arrangements on his own tours. Verdi’s irresistible Overture to La Forza del Destino\, composed in 1869 for a revised version of his sweeping tragic saga\, fits the bill perfectly. The fateful opening motif\, lyrical middle section\, and electrifying finale condense an entire world of operatic drama into a tightly crafted curtain-raiser. Many listeners in Sousa’s day knew Verdi’s tunes by heart; hearing them delivered with orchestral sweep set the tone for a night of high spirits.  \nSousa also understood the appeal of transporting audiences somewhere beyond their everyday surroundings: hence the Polovtsian Dances from Alexander Borodin’s Prince Igor. Drawn from one of the great landmarks of 19th-century Russian opera\, the dances — with their sinuous melodies and rhythmic swagger — satisfied an era’s appetite for exotic color.   \nAnother hallmark of Sousa’s concerts was the star instrumentalist. His bands featured dazzling cornet players\, and the great Herbert L. Clarke — still a legend to brass players — made theme-and-variations showpieces his calling card. That tradition is represented by The Carnival of Venice\, a cornet showcase that takes an old Neapolitan folk song and launches it into increasingly hair-raising feats of technique — part virtuosity\, part theater.  \nThough outside Sousa’s historical period\, Harlequin (2004) by the British composer Philip Sparke nods to the modern tradition of brilliant solo writing for brass and winds — a tradition Sousa helped propel. Named for the mischievous trickster of old Italian stage comedy\, Harlequin flips easily from lyricism to nimble playfulness.  \nAs for orchestral blockbusters\, few overtures deliver the high-voltage charge of Rossini’s William Tell Overture (1829). Its atmospheric opening for a group of solo cellos\, followed by pastoral calm\, stormy frenzy\, and a famously galloping finale\, made it a 19th-century sensation long before Hollywood turned it into shorthand for heroics. Sousa loved pieces that told a story in sound. Rossini’s overture is pure musical theater — providing a guaranteed jolt of energy just before intermission.  \nNext\, we enter the sound world that made Sousa a household name: the buoyant\, brassy\, rhythmically infectious realm of his own marches. Each one has its own personality\, and hearing them with full symphonic heft reveals just how artful — and how varied — these pieces can be. The Washington Post March\, written in 1889 for an awards ceremony commissioned by the newspaper\, became an overnight hit and helped popularize the two-step; its upbeat elegance still makes it one of Sousa’s breeziest creations.   \nBy contrast\, Hands Across the Sea carries a broader\, more outward-looking message. Composed in 1899\, in the wake of the Spanish-American War\, the march reflects a moment when Americans were newly aware of their country’s presence on the international stage. Sousa introduced the score with a line about “eternal friendship\,” and the music itself feels both confident and welcoming —  patriotic in spirit\, yet tinged with a sense of goodwill that reaches beyond national borders.  \nIf you want Sousa at his most bold\, The Thunderer (1889) delivers with swagger\, its crisp rhythms and triumphant phrases leaving no doubt about its title’s intent. El Capitan\, drawn from Sousa’s 1896 operetta of the same name\, shows a lighter\, more extroverted side\, full of catchy tunes and dramatic flair. The earlier march The Gladiator takes a more formal approach. Published in 1886\, it was one of Sousa’s first breakout hits and helped codify the musical vocabulary we now instantly recognize as “Sousa style.”  \nAudience members of a certain generation may instantly think of British comedy rather than American patriotism when they hear the elegant strains of The Liberty Bell March — Monty Python famously adopted it as their theme — but its charm predates that comedic afterlife. The piece is one of Sousa’s most melodic\, teeming with warm\, ringing sonorities.   \nA different kind of surprise awaits in Humoresque on Gershwin’s “Swanee\,” a playful miniature in which the March King tips his cap to George Gershwin’s early hit song. Strictly speaking\, this isn’t a march at all but one of Sousa’s later comic character pieces\, delighting with its sly twists and rhythmic bounce. Written in 1921 — long after his early parade-ground classics — it shows a composer who relished cleverness when the occasion allowed.  \nTo conclude\, we hear Sousa’s crown jewel. The Stars and Stripes Forever is more than a march; it’s a cultural touchstone. From its stirring opening to the piccolo’s high-flying obbligato — practically a rite of passage for flutists — this march has become a musical shorthand for celebration\, optimism\, and national pride. As we look toward the nation’s 250th anniversary\, it’s hard to imagine a more fitting finale. \nProgram notes (c) 2026 Thomas May  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/stars-stripes-forever/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/10-Stars-and-Stripes-Forever-Sousa.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20250916T232506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T191354Z UID:34384-1780774200-1780774200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pocahontas State Park DESCRIPTION:Be there for a free outdoor concert! 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\, Hae Lee. \nThis concert is FREE and open to the public (no ticket required). A $10 parking fee applies. These concerts are popular\, so we suggest arriving early. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: The correct start time is 7:30pm. It was misprinted in the concert guide. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pocahontas-state-park-10/ LOCATION:Pocahontas State Park\, 10301 State Park Rd\, Chesterfield\, VA\, 23832\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Festivals,Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Pocahontas.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com GEO:37.3708377;-77.5791678 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pocahontas State Park 10301 State Park Rd Chesterfield VA 23832 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=10301 State Park Rd:geo:-77.5791678,37.3708377 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260519T135508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T141824Z UID:35894-1781375400-1781380800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond SailFest DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony for a weekend of music and celebration as part of Richmond SailFest\, the city’s kickoff to America’s 250th anniversary commemorations. \nOn Saturday\, June 13 from 6:30–8:00pm\, the Richmond Symphony performs live at Dock Street Park along the James River. This free outdoor concert will feature patriotic favorites\, American classics\, and audience-friendly orchestral music as part of an unforgettable evening of entertainment leading into SailFest’s spectacular fireworks display over the river. \nThen on Sunday\, June 14\, experience a special SailFest edition of the Richmond Symphony’s annual Mile of Music. Musicians from across the orchestra will perform in a series of free pop-up performances throughout the festival grounds\, filling Richmond’s riverfront with live music\, surprise performances\, and interactive musical moments for all ages. \nCome celebrate community\, history\, and the power of live music during this once-in-a-generation waterfront festival experience. \nSAILFEST SCHEDULE URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/sailfest-2026/ LOCATION:Dock Street Park\, 3021 Dock Street\, Richmond\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Event-Image-Richmond-Sailfest-1280x768-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260522T181147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T204314Z UID:35971-1781438400-1781438400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mile of Music 2026 DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony presents the 6th Annual “Mile of Music” as part of Richmond SailFest! Experience this unique concert presentation featuring ensembles from different sections of the orchestra in multiple mini-concerts along a one-mile route in different City of Richmond parks as you make your way towards the Tall Ships! \nAt this free event\, you can take your time to enjoy some music and movement with family and friends! Event runs from 12:00pm-2:30pm\, starting in Jefferson Park and ending at Intermediate Terminal. \nMILE OF MUSIC SCHEDULE:\n12:00PM – Location #1 – Jefferson Park:\nAssociate Principal String Quartet\n\n\n12:45PM – Location #2 – Taylor’s Hill Park:\nPrincipal Woodwind Quintet\n\n\n\n1:30PM – Location #3 – Dock Street Park:\n River City String Quartet\n\n\n\n\n2:00PM – Location #4 – Richmond Intermediate Terminal area/Cultural Stage:\nBrass Quintet\n\n\nMAP COMING SOON! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mile-of-music-2026/ LOCATION:Jefferson Park\, E Marshall St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Festivals,Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/just-the-mark.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T200000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260519T203925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T204605Z UID:35922-1783195200-1783195200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A Henrico Fourth DESCRIPTION:Celebrate independence in style at A Henrico Fourth. This family-friendly event promises an evening of fun\, music\, food\, and history— with a dazzling laser light show finale. \nEnjoy a performance by the Richmond Symphony playing classic American melodies with special guest Desiree Roots and a gospel chorus. \nA food truck court featuring 15+ local businesses offers something for everyone. \nStep back in time and enjoy historical reenactments as we focus on the history of Henrico and America’s journey to independence. \nMeadow Farm Museum at Crump Park\n3400 Mountain Road\nGlen Allen\, VA 23060\n8pm to 10pm performance URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/a-henrico-fourth/ LOCATION:Meadow Farm Museum at Crump Park\, 3400 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, VA\, 23060\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/A-Henrico-Fourth-Crump-Small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260505T134529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143628Z UID:35698-1783621800-1783621800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenades 1 DESCRIPTION:Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner. \n  \nSeries Sponsored By: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-1-2026/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260505T134615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T163108Z UID:35701-1784226600-1784226600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenades 2 DESCRIPTION:Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner. \n  \nSeries Sponsored By: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-2-2026/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260505T134708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T143724Z UID:35703-1784831400-1784831400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenades 3 DESCRIPTION:Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner. \n  \nSeries Sponsored By: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenade-3-2026/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T183000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260505T134814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T163318Z UID:35705-1785436200-1785436200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Summer Serenades 4 DESCRIPTION:Be there at Dominion Energy Center for intimate early evenings in Mooney Hall. Chamber music masterworks performed by members of the Richmond Symphony and friends. Settle into your seat for an enchanted hour of music. Then stroll downtown for dinner. \n  \nSeries Sponsored By: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/summer-serenades-4/ LOCATION:Mooney Hall\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Summer Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Etix-Summer-Serenade-Image.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260402T145758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T135632Z UID:35537-1788463800-1788463800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Jerry Garcia Symphonic Celebration DESCRIPTION:Deadheads\, this one’s for you! The musical legacy of the Grateful Dead is celebrated in Richmond with an all-star lineup\, including The Jerry Garcia Band’s Melvin Seals and Jacklyn LaBranch on keyboard and vocals; guitarists Tom Hamilton of Joe Russo’s Almost Dead and Phil Lesh’s son Grahame Lesh; drummer John Morgan Kimock; and electrifying vocalist Kanika Moore. Commemorating 60 years of Grateful Dead music and Jerry Garcia’s enduring influence\, the Richmond Symphony adds symphonic might to timeless tracks like “Dark Star” and “Ripple.” \n  \nThis performance is a co-presentation with the Richmond Symphony & Live Nation. Tickets must be purchased through the Allianz Amphitheater. Ticketmaster is the authorized ticket seller for the Allianz Amphitheater. Richmond Symphony vouchers\, discounts\, gift cards\, exchanges\, etc are not applicable for this event. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/jerry-garcia-symphonic-celebration/ LOCATION:Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront\, 350 Tredegar St\, Richmond\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Static_Social-Facebook_1200x630_JerryGarciaSymphonicOrchestra_2026_Regional_AllianzAmphitheater_0903.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T193000 DTSTAMP:20260526T181637 CREATED:20260130T164155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T163540Z UID:35146-1789846200-1789846200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Bernstein\, Foley & Still DESCRIPTION:26-27 Symphony Series Available Now! \n \n\n \n \n \n Symphony Series Subscribers get access to premium seating at the best available prices.\nCurrent Subscribers\nRenewal package pick-up window is now open (must confirm by March 13th to save existing seat selection). Packages will be available at select upcoming 2025-26 Season Symphony Series programs in Carpenter Theatre lobby. \nNew Subscribers\nPurchase window opens Saturday\, January 31st via online or by calling Patron Services Mon-Fri 10-4pm at 804.788.1212 x2.\n\nTo learn more about the 2026-27 Symphony Series Season\, click here. \n\n\n \n \n \nThe Richmond Symphony opens the 2026–27 season with three groundbreaking American voices. Bernstein’s sparkling Candide Overture sets the stage. Artist-in-Residence Xavier Foley brings his signature style to Soul Bass\, a genre-defying concerto for double bass and orchestra. William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony offers a rich\, blues-infused portrait of American life and legacy. A bold celebration of creativity\, identity\, and the power of music to tell our stories.  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/ss1-bernstein-foley-still/2026-09-19/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Xavier-Foley-Web-Featured-Image-2226-x-1252.png ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR