BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Richmond Symphony - ECPv6.15.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160401T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150219T195802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160316T143001Z UID:1239-1459535400-1459539000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brahms: Symphony No. 2 DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical music with our new Dominion Casual Fridays series. These 60 minute concerts start at 6:30 and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance\, audience members will be invited to join the Richmond Symphony for a post-concert happy-hour at Vagabond. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre. \nProgram Notes \nLearn more about composer Laura Schwendinger Music Alive: New Partnerships Composer-in-Residence \nThe 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. \n \n \n      URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brahms/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/casual.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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160402T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150219T195746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160303T213348Z UID:1264-1459627200-1459634400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Copland: Appalachian Spring DESCRIPTION: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. \nProgram Notes \nLearn more about composer Laura Schwendinger Music Alive: New Partnerships Composer-in-Residence \nThe 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. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/copland-appalachian-spring/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/stream.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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160406T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20151016T143008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151016T143450Z UID:3864-1459965600-1459969200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:So a symphony plays a symphony? DESCRIPTION: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. \nWith the generous sponsorship of Pam and Bill Royall \nAlert: There will be no test\, and each session will include wine & cheese. \nFor more info\, contact the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League at info@rsol.org. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/so-a-symphony-plays-a-symphony/ LOCATION:Try-me\, 1623 W. Main Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23220\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/EverythingTOP2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160408T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T141414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190614Z UID:3447-1460145600-1460156400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman/ LOCATION:Harrison Opera House\, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd.\, Norfolk \, 23510\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160412T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160412T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T143556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190523Z UID:3455-1460471400-1460482200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman-2/ LOCATION:Harrison Opera House\, 160 W Virginia Beach Blvd.\, Norfolk \, 23510\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160415T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T143722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190446Z UID:3456-1460750400-1460761200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman-3/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160417T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T143850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190406Z UID:3459-1460903400-1460914200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman-4/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160423T230000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T143942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190332Z UID:3458-1461441600-1461452400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman-5/ LOCATION:George Mason University Center for the Arts\, 4400 University Drive\, MS2F5\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150814T144107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T190159Z UID:3457-1461506400-1461517200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Flying Dutchman DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe 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. \nSung in German with English Supertitles \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-flying-dutchman-6/ LOCATION:George Mason University Center for the Arts\, 4400 University Drive\, MS2F5\, Fairfax\, 22030\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Dutch1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160430T220000 DTSTAMP:20260422T220559 CREATED:20150205T014819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160324T132104Z UID:1202-1462046400-1462053600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Steve Lippia's Centennial Celebration DESCRIPTION: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. \nSteve Lippia bio URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/steve-lippias-centennial-celebration/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lippia_Portrait.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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR