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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240529T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134341Z UID:32199-1740857400-1740857400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring DESCRIPTION:Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps\, composed as her fiancé\, and all of the Empire\, departed for war. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/appalachian-spring-3/ LOCATION:St. Christopher’s School\, 6010 Fergusson Rd\, Richmond\, VA\, 23226\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lemelin-scaled-e1724267326785.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240529T183920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T134351Z UID:32201-1740927600-1740927600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Appalachian Spring DESCRIPTION:Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams haunting Fantasia on Greensleeves and Aaron Copland’s tender Appalachian Spring – cradle and console the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps\, composed as her fiancé\, and all of the Empire\, departed for war. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/appalachian-spring-4/ LOCATION:Blackwell Auditorium at Randolph-Macon College\, 204 Henry Street\, Ashland\, VA\, 23005\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Metro Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Lemelin-scaled-e1724267326785.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20250204T214149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151135Z UID:33160-1741183200-1741183200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nLibrary of Virginia\n800 E Broad Street\, Richmond \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-4/ LOCATION:Library of Virginia\, 800 E Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kissing_photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20250204T214429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151201Z UID:33162-1741372200-1741372200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nPerkinson Center for the Arts\n11810 Centre Street\, Chester \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-5/ LOCATION:Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education CATEGORIES:Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kissing_photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240321T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z UID:31847-1741464000-1741464000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-08/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/InmoYang2-1-scaled-e1711561435623.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:20250309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240321T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z UID:31866-1741532400-1741532400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-09/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/InmoYang2-1-scaled-e1711561435623.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:20250315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240510T215654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T222944Z UID:32112-1742068800-1742068800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Cirque Musica: Symphonic! DESCRIPTION:Their aerial acrobatics will leave you breathless! The Richmond Symphony is joined by Cirque Musica. Aerial acrobats literally “drop” into the Carpenter Theatre. Each gravity-defying feat choreographed to live music performed by the Richmond Symphony. Acrobats – aerialists – contortionists – strongmen – jugglers. All this and more performing to music above and around the Orchestra. Dazzling the eye and the ear. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/cirque-musica-symphonic/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CirqueMusica.jpg GEO:37.5415432;-77.43695 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street Richmond VA 23219 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=612 East Grace Street:geo:-77.43695,37.5415432 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240731T223506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T221521Z UID:32451-1742137200-1742137200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss DESCRIPTION:A delight for every age! Hear your Richmond Symphony perform The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss (TM)\, composed by Lorenzo Palomo. You’ll be thrilled and delighted indeed\, satisfaction is one hundred percent guaranteed! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-sneetches-by-dr-seuss/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/email_template_draft_-28_jjiucf.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:20250316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T160000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20250204T182852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T161613Z UID:33130-1742137200-1742140800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Chorus in Concert DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony Chorus takes centerstage at this free concert! \nThe Richmond Symphony Chorus is an award-winning ensemble of 150 members from the Richmond region. The chorus\, founded in 1971 by James Erb\, is a diverse group of Richmond community members united by a shared passion for choral singing. For more information about the Richmond Symphony Chorus\, please visit the Chorus website: rschorus.com \nVENUE:\nVlahcevic Concert Hall\nVCU’s Singleton Center for the Performing Arts\n922 Park Ave\nRichmond\, VA 23220 \nParking is available at the West Broad Street Parking Deck\, located at 1111 West Broad Street. \nDoors open at 2:30pm. Concert will be approximately 1 hour long. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-chorus-in-concert/ LOCATION:W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (VCU)\, 922 Park Avenue\, Richmond\, VA\, 23284 CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/RS_Chorus-2-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20250204T214731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151241Z UID:33165-1742223600-1742223600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Pride in Black Voices: A Loving Community DESCRIPTION:Blending powerful storytelling with music from the civil rights era of the 1950s and 1960s\, A Loving Community also features excerpts from the highly anticipated new opera\, Loving v. Virginia\, premiering in April/May 2025 as a co-commission with the Richmond Symphony. This 60-minute program is performed by Virginia Opera’s talented Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists and will conclude with a brief Q&A session. \nDesigned for audiences aged 15 and older\, A Loving Community offers a poignant and enriching exploration of history\, music\, and social change\, making it an ideal program for junior high students through adults. \nStacy C. Sherwood Community Center\n3740 Blenheim Boulevard\, Fairfax \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/pride-in-black-voices-a-loving-community-6/ LOCATION:Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center\, 3740 Blenheim Boulevard\, Fairfax\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/kissing_photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20250204T211446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T151314Z UID:33309-1742493600-1742493600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Constitution and Loving v. Virginia DESCRIPTION:RESCHEDULED FROM FEB 20\, 2025 \nLegal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia\, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United States. \nPanel participants will include Mary Bauer\, Executive Director of ACLU-VA\, Assistant Professor of Government at William & Mary\, Christine Nemacheck\, and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Richmond\, Marissa Jackson Sow. There will be a brief Q & A session following the discussion. Sponsored by Arts Alliance\, Virginia Commission for the Arts\, and the NEA. \nDowntown Branch at Slover\n235 E Plume Street\, Norfolk \n\nFree | Registration Required \n\nThis event was created in support of the world premiere of Loving v. Virginia\, a co-commission by Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-constitution-and-loving-v-virginia-2-2025-03-20/2025-03-20/ LOCATION:Downtown Branch at Slover\, 235 E Plume Street\, Norfolk\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/web16-loving-1160x768-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240327T160721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191508Z UID:31871-1742673600-1742673600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mozart & Mahler DESCRIPTION:“The symphony must embrace the world\,” said Gustav Mahler. And in his tender Symphony Number Four\, he reveals his world through the innocent eyes of a child. Valentina Peleggi conducts Mahler’s heart-rending Fourth Symphony\, and the first of Mozart’s miraculous final set of symphonies\, the ebullient “Haffner.” \nPlus\, a new work by Virginia’s own Joe Jaxson (Staunton\, VA)\, “Born In The Iron Grip” a piece inspired by Richmond native Arthur Ashe & his history making 1975 Wimbledon win. Jaxson’s bright\, joyful sounds will enliven the program. \nFree pre-concert talk prior to the concert. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mozart-mahler/2025-03-22/ 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/2024/03/VP2024.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:20250323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240327T160721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191509Z UID:31874-1742742000-1742742000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mozart & Mahler DESCRIPTION:“The symphony must embrace the world\,” said Gustav Mahler. And in his tender Symphony Number Four\, he reveals his world through the innocent eyes of a child. Valentina Peleggi conducts Mahler’s heart-rending Fourth Symphony\, and the first of Mozart’s miraculous final set of symphonies\, the ebullient “Haffner.” \nPlus\, a new work by Virginia’s own Joe Jaxson (Staunton\, VA)\, “Born In The Iron Grip” a piece inspired by Richmond native Arthur Ashe & his history making 1975 Wimbledon win. Jaxson’s bright\, joyful sounds will enliven the program. \nFree pre-concert talk prior to the concert. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mozart-mahler/2025-03-23/ 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/2024/03/VP2024.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:20250327T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T183000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240731T223851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T213955Z UID:32458-1743100200-1743100200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music at Hardywood 2425 DESCRIPTION:Double Quintets and IPA. The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics\, craft beer\, pizza\, and fun. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/music-at-hardywood-8/ 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T043137 CREATED:20240510T220304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T161206Z UID:32115-1743271200-1743271200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Jurassic Park DESCRIPTION:Steven Spielberg’s OSCAR®-winning adventure. See it on a giant screen as John Williams’ soaring score is performed live by the Richmond Symphony. You’ve never seen it this big\, never heard it so thrilling\, never been so enraptured by raptors! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/jurassic-park/ LOCATION:Altria Theater\, 6 North Laurel Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23220\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/JP_2422_FPT_00293R-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR