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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T213000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220728T210414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T215550Z UID:28358-1675366200-1675373400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Chorus Concert DESCRIPTION:Experience the glory of the Richmond Symphony Chorus under Valentina Peleggi. \n  \nVENUE: \nFirst Baptist Church\n2709 Monument Avenue\nRichmond\, VA 23220\nmaps and parking URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-chorus/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 2709 Monument Ave\, Richmond\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/6N2A4610300dpi-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230204T220000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220617T153506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T203912Z UID:27981-1675540800-1675548000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Classic Hollywood Love Songs DESCRIPTION:February is the month for romance. Bring that special someone and hear four decades of classic cinematic love songs from West Side Story\, Titanic\, Breakfast at Tiffany’s\, Casablanca and many more. More than a dozen heart-melting movie classics! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/classic-hollywood-love-songs/ LOCATION:Dominion Energy Center\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/West-Side-Story.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230110T152751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T221018Z UID:29133-1675616400-1675623600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:History Notes DESCRIPTION:Your Richmond Symphony and the Virginia Museum of History & Culture partner for a unique evening of music and history. History Notes melds a brief history talk featuring rare items from the VMHC collections and inspired musical selections performed by a chamber ensemble featuring Richmond Symphony musicians. Prior to the musical performance\, there will be a dessert and champagne reception. \nThis event is organized by the Virginia Museum of History & Culture. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/history-notes/ LOCATION:Virginia Museum of History & Culture\, 428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd\, Richmond\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/02.05.2022-Symphony-e1673364946508.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230209T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220715T155617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T161950Z UID:28182-1675967400-1675972800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music At Hardywood 3 DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics\, craft beer\, pizza\, and fun. This evening’s show is conducted by Music Director Valentina Peleggi and curated by Composer-in-Residence Damien Geter. \nThe residency with Chesterfield born composer and bass-baritone Damien Geter will run for three years from 2022 to 2025. With this residency\, the Richmond Symphony embarks on a new model of a holistic and long-term residency program\, reaching far into the local community and laying the foundation for future composers. \nDuring his first season in residence with the Symphony\, Geter curates a concert at Hardywood Brewery\, engages with young\, local composers and  explores collaborations utilizing the interdisciplinary nature of music within a diverse range of art forms. \nDuring the full extent of the residency Geter will compose new compositions for the Richmond Symphony to be premiered during the 23/24 and 24/25 seasons\, and spend time working with the Richmond Symphony\, the Richmond Symphony Chorus and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra\, while engaging with patrons\, donors and Richmond community members along the way. The legacy of the role will mean that the canon of symphonic music will grow and the Richmond Symphony will become known as a place of new music creation. \n“Being a Composer-in-Residence for the Richmond Symphony is an incredible honor. I grew up in Chesterfield\, Virginia. Many of my earliest musical memories and my love for classical music came from sitting in the Richmond Symphony concert hall as a young person. This was the place that set the foundation for me as an artist –  it feels like a homecoming.” \nDamien Geter\, Composer & bass-baritone URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-3/ 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/2022/07/DSC04801_300dpi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230210T200000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220715T160841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T153336Z UID:28190-1676053800-1676059200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood 3. DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics\, craft beer\, pizza\, and fun. This evening’s show is conducted by Music Director Valentina Peleggi and curated by Composer-in-Residence Damien Geter. \nThe residency with Chesterfield born composer and bass-baritone Damien Geter will run for three years from 2022 to 2025. With this residency\, the Richmond Symphony embarks on a new model of a holistic and long-term residency program\, reaching far into the local community and laying the foundation for future composers. \nDuring his first season in residence with the Symphony\, Geter curates a concert at Hardywood Brewery\, engages with young\, local composers and explores collaborations utilizing the interdisciplinary nature of music within a diverse range of art forms. \nDuring the full extent of the residency Geter will compose new compositions for the Richmond Symphony to be premiered during the 23/24 and 24/25 seasons\, and spend time working with the Richmond Symphony\, the Richmond Symphony Chorus and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra\, while engaging with patrons\, donors and Richmond community members along the way. The legacy of the role will mean that the canon of symphonic music will grow and the Richmond Symphony will become known as a place of new music creation. \n“Being a Composer-in-Residence for the Richmond Symphony is an incredible honor. I grew up in Chesterfield\, Virginia. Many of my earliest musical memories and my love for classical music came from sitting in the Richmond Symphony concert hall as a young person. This was the place that set the foundation for me as an artist –  it feels like a homecoming.” \nDamien Geter\, Composer & bass-baritone URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-3-2/ 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/2022/07/DSC04801_300dpi.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230127T232405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T232405Z UID:29241-1676142000-1676149200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tribute Gospel Ensemble and The Richmond Symphony DESCRIPTION:Gospel and symphony fans unite! Join us this year as The Cultural Arts Center pairs the Tribute Gospel Ensemble and the Richmond Symphony on the Sara Belle November Stage in this popular\, annual concert series. The Tribute Gospel Ensemble is a Richmond based Gospel group out of First African Baptist Church\, one of the oldest black churches in the region celebrating its 242nd anniversary in 2022. This choir was formed over 20 years ago by its dynamic music director\, Ms. Michelle Lightfoot.  Tribute has opened for such talents as: Richard Smallwood; Smokie Norful\, and Darryl Coley.  They have also been fortunate to share stages with the likes of Maurette Brown Clark\, Sunday Best contestant Crystal Aikin and others. This group has successfully shared their songs of praise across the Eastern region and continue to celebrate all new opportunities and venues. \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tribute-gospel-ensemble-and-the-richmond-symphony/ LOCATION:The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen\, 2880 Mountain Road\, Glen Allen\, 23060 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trumpet-Image.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230217T220000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230119T180852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182316Z UID:29197-1676660400-1676671200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Firebird with Serenade DESCRIPTION:Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan\, the thirteen princesses\, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird\, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score\, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes\, sets\, and lighting\, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed. \nThe perfect complement to the mystical Firebird\, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade\, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States\, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet\, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best. \nTickets start at $25. Contact the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 for more information. \n  \nFirebird\nChoreography by Ma Cong\nMusic by Igor Stravinsky \nSerenade\nChoreography by George Balanchine\nMusic by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/firebird-with-serenade/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FirebirdCreditFinal2.png 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:20230218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230218T220000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230119T181816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182230Z UID:29201-1676746800-1676757600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Firebird with Serenade DESCRIPTION:Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan\, the thirteen princesses\, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird\, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score\, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes\, sets\, and lighting\, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed. \nThe perfect complement to the mystical Firebird\, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade\, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States\, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet\, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best. \nTickets start at $25. Contact the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 for more information. \n  \nFirebird\nChoreography by Ma Cong\nMusic by Igor Stravinsky \nSerenade\nChoreography by George Balanchine\nMusic by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/firebird-with-serenade-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FirebirdCreditFinal2.png 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:20230219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230119T182814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182919Z UID:29203-1676815200-1676826000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Firebird with Serenade DESCRIPTION:Enter a world of myth and magic as Prince Ivan\, the thirteen princesses\, and the Firebird battle the evil sorcerer Koschei. Ma Cong’s one-act Firebird\, set to Stravinsky’s triumphant score\, will make its East Coast premiere on the Carpenter Theatre stage this February. Featuring powerful choreography and striking costumes\, sets\, and lighting\, Cong’s modern take on this classic folktale is not to be missed. \nThe perfect complement to the mystical Firebird\, George Balanchine’s Serenade will open the program. Serenade\, the first ballet Balanchine choreographed in the United States\, marked a turning point in the history of American ballet. With one of the most iconic and breathtaking openings of any ballet\, this ensemble work showcases the technique and musicality of classical ballet at its best. \nTickets start at $25. Contact the Richmond Ballet Box Office at 804.344.0906 x224 for more information. \n  \nFirebird\nChoreography by Ma Cong\nMusic by Igor Stravinsky \nSerenade\nChoreography by George Balanchine\nMusic by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/firebird-with-serenade-3/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/FirebirdCreditFinal2.png 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:20230225T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230225T220000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220317T190614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T204331Z UID:27559-1677355200-1677362400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brahms Third Symphony DESCRIPTION:When she took the gold at the 2021 Menuhin competition\, the audience stood and roared. María Dueñas is already acclaimed as one of the leading virtuosos of her generation. See her play Lalo’s mesmerizing Symphonie espagnole. Also\, Valentina Peleggi conducts a new work by young Mexican sound-shaper Juan Pablo Contreras\, and Brahms’ haunting Third Symphony. \n \nRead more about Composer Juan Pablo Contreras. \nThis co-commission is part of New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program\, which is powered by the Sphinx Venture Fund\, with additional support from ASCAP\, the Sorel Organization\, the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation\, and Wise Music and The Wise Family Charitable Foundation. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brahms-third-symphony/ LOCATION:Dominion Energy Center\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/María-Dueñas-violin-copy-e1647543959243.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T170000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20220317T190925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230124T204433Z UID:27562-1677423600-1677430800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brahms Third Symphony DESCRIPTION:When she took the gold at the 2021 Menuhin competition\, the audience stood and roared. María Dueñas is already acclaimed as one of the leading virtuosos of her generation. See her play Lalo’s mesmerizing Symphonie espagnole. Also\, Valentina Peleggi conducts a new work by young Mexican sound-shaper Juan Pablo Contreras\, and Brahms’ haunting Third Symphony. \n \nRead more about Composer Juan Pablo Contreras. \nThis co-commission is part of New Music USA’s Amplifying Voices program\, which is powered by the Sphinx Venture Fund\, with additional support from ASCAP\, the Sorel Organization\, the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation\, and Wise Music and The Wise Family Charitable Foundation. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brahms-third-symphony-2/ LOCATION:Dominion Energy Center\, 600 E Grace St\, Richmond\, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/María-Dueñas-violin-copy-e1647543959243.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230226T210000 DTSTAMP:20260415T202656 CREATED:20230127T224437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T142637Z UID:29233-1677438000-1677445200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Feb 2023 DESCRIPTION:Experience Richmond’s up-and-coming musical talent at the Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra’s winter concert. This concert is free\, no ticket required. \n  \nThe Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) offers a pre-college orchestra experience for the serious student musician. Nearly all members of RSYO study with private instructors and all are leaders in their school programs. RSYO performs masterworks of the orchestral repertoire and\, once each season\, performs side-by-side with the Richmond Symphony. In RSYO\, students hold themselves to a high level of discipline\, preparation and musicianship. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community,Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/ANC2481-scaled.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 END:VCALENDAR