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:20250503T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240829T012951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T133015Z UID:32619-1746300600-1746300600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia | Fairfax\, VA DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving. \nLearn more about the production here. \nRICHMOND\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 10 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, MAY 11 – GET TICKETS \nNORFOLK\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 25 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 27 – GET TICKETS \nFAIRFAX\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 – GET TICKETS URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/loving-v-virginia-2/2025-05-03/ 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/2024/08/LovingvVirginia_EventDetailCover_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T140000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240829T012951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250428T133016Z UID:32622-1746367200-1746367200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia | Fairfax\, VA DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving. \nLearn more about the production here. \nRICHMOND\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 10 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, MAY 11 – GET TICKETS \nNORFOLK\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 25 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 27 – GET TICKETS \nFAIRFAX\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 – GET TICKETS URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/loving-v-virginia-2/2025-05-04/ 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/2024/08/LovingvVirginia_EventDetailCover_1920x1080.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240829T014329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184010Z UID:32628-1746819000-1746819000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia | Richmond\, VA DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving. \nLearn more about the production here. \nDIGITAL PROGRAM \nRICHMOND\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 10 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, MAY 11 – GET TICKETS \nNORFOLK\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 25 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 27 – GET TICKETS \nFAIRFAX\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 – GET TICKETS URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/loving-v-virginia-richmond-va/2025-05-09/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LovingvVirginia_EventDetailCover_1920x1080.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:20250510T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240829T014329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184010Z UID:32629-1746905400-1746905400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia | Richmond\, VA DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving. \nLearn more about the production here. \nDIGITAL PROGRAM \nRICHMOND\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 10 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, MAY 11 – GET TICKETS \nNORFOLK\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 25 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 27 – GET TICKETS \nFAIRFAX\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 – GET TICKETS URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/loving-v-virginia-richmond-va/2025-05-10/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LovingvVirginia_EventDetailCover_1920x1080.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:20250511T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240829T014329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T184012Z UID:32630-1746973800-1746973800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Loving v. Virginia | Richmond\, VA DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony and Virginia Opera present the highly anticipated world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v. Virginia. A young couple’s interracial marriage in 1958 sparks a case that leads to the Supreme Court and a victory for civil rights in the United States. This operatic retelling is based on the true story of Mildred and Richard Loving. \nLearn more about the production here. \nDIGITAL PROGRAM \nRICHMOND\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 9 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 10 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, MAY 11 – GET TICKETS \nNORFOLK\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, APRIL 25 – GET TICKETS\nSUNDAY\, APRIL 27 – GET TICKETS \nFAIRFAX\, VA Performances\nFRIDAY\, MAY 3 – GET TICKETS\nSATURDAY\, MAY 4 – GET TICKETS URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/loving-v-virginia-richmond-va/2025-05-11/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/LovingvVirginia_EventDetailCover_1920x1080.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:20250517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240327T175906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190424Z UID:31892-1747512000-1747512000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Symphonie Fantastique! DESCRIPTION:A spectacular showpiece. A fantastic symphony. Experience the hallucinations of Hector Berlioz. Guest conductor Michael Repper leads the “Symphonie Fantastique”\, Berlioz’s vivid masterpiece. The concert begins with the tympani thunderclap of Antropolis by Gabriela Ortiz. Her driving rhythms evoke the seduction of a smokey Mexico City café. And the Richmond Symphony Chorus is featured in Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” (the tune for “Stranger in Paradise”.) \nFree pre-concert talk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/symphonie-fantastique-2/2025-05-17/ 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/2024/03/michael-Repper.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:20250518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240327T175906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190425Z UID:31895-1747580400-1747580400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Symphonie Fantastique! DESCRIPTION:A spectacular showpiece. A fantastic symphony. Experience the hallucinations of Hector Berlioz. Guest conductor Michael Repper leads the “Symphonie Fantastique”\, Berlioz’s vivid masterpiece. The concert begins with the tympani thunderclap of Antropolis by Gabriela Ortiz. Her driving rhythms evoke the seduction of a smokey Mexico City café. And the Richmond Symphony Chorus is featured in Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” (the tune for “Stranger in Paradise”.) \nFree pre-concert talk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/symphonie-fantastique-2/2025-05-18/ 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/michael-Repper.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:20250518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240731T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180317Z UID:32996-1747594800-1747594800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra\, the most advanced ensemble of the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program\, takes the stage at the Carpenter Theatre the final time this season to perform Tchaikovsky’s lush Symphony No. 5. This concert will also feature violist Joe Legutko\, winner of the 2024–2025 Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition\, and Sylvie Dow\, RSYO’s harpist. \nIn addition to performing with RSYO\, Percussion Ensemble\, led by director Dr. Justin Alexander\, will present chamber works rehearsed throughout the year. \nHear Richmond’s up-and-coming musical talent and inspire the budding musician in your family. The Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of Central Virginia and RSYO its most advanced ensemble of student musicians.  This concert will feature violist Joe Legukto\, winner of the 2025 Richmond Symphony Student Concerto Competition. \nFREE; no ticket required URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra-5-2025-05-18/ 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/2023/11/RSYO-02-26-2023-30-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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20241211T222317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T192046Z UID:32999-1747681200-1747681200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program DESCRIPTION:Nearly 150 young musicians will take the stage at Carpenter Theatre as String Sinfonietta\, Camerata Strings\, and Youth Concert Orchestra perform their spring concert. Support the next generation of orchestral musicians\, ranging in age from 8 to 18\, as they present a culmination of all their hard work throughout the year. In addition\, Camerata Strings will present a special world-premiere commission by the Richmond Symphony’s Composer-in-Residence\, Damien Geter. Matt Wilson\, Melissa Jones\, and Dr. Sandy Goldie conduct. \nThe Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra Program is the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia. Enjoy performances from String Sinfonietta\, Camerata Strings\, and Youth Concert Orchestra. \nFREE; no ticket required URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra-program/ 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/2023/11/RSYO-02-26-2023-30-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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250524T180000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20250204T171005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T153315Z UID:33122-1748109600-1748109600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Big Tent DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony for an unforgettable free evening of music under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for a patriotic and family-friendly concert featuring the Richmond Symphony plus the advanced Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra performing side-by-side with professional musicians. Performances begin at 6pm and goes until 8:30pm. \nEnjoy stirring tributes\, classical favorites\, and the energy of over 100 musicians filling the park with music and community pride! \n  \nChimborazo Park\n3201 East Broad Street\nRichmond\, VA\nhttps://www.rva.gov/parks-recreation/chimborazo-park \n  \n\n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/big-tent-2/ LOCATION:Chimborazo Park\, 3200 East Broad Street\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Festivals,Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/RVA-Symphony-05-28-2022-87.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Richmond Symphony":MAILTO:patronservices@richmondsymphony.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T061021 CREATED:20240510T221011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T214906Z UID:32118-1748703600-1748703600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Play Ball! DESCRIPTION:Experience the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat! Feel the spirit of America’s pastime in the concert hall with a lineup of classics that will have you cheering. From the dramatic narrative of Casey at the Bat to the soaring score of Field of Dreams and of course\, the timeless sing-along Take Me Out to the Ball Game\, this concert is a grand slam for all ages. \nKids 18 and under save 30%. \nSpecial Guest Mascot Appearance  \n \nMAKE IT A DOUBLE HEADER!  Receive a discount ticket link for the Flying Squirrel’s 6pm game when you purchase tickets to Play Ball! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/play-ball/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PlayBall_RichmondSymphony_16x9_DateRight.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 END:VCALENDAR