The musical legacy of the Grateful Dead is celebrated in Richmond with an all-star lineup, including the Jerry Garcia Band’s Melvin Seals on organ and vocalist Jacklyn LaBranch; guitarist Tom Hamilton (Joe Russo’s Almost Dead); Phil Lesh’s son Grahame Lesh on bass; drummer John Morgan Kimock (Mike Gordon); and vocalist Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo). Commemorating […]
The Richmond Symphony returns to Sweet Briar College. Under the baton of Hae Lee, this vibrant program journeys across Europe and America, blending the elegance of the Mendelssohns with the contemporary energy of Jessie Montgomery’s Strum. Experience beloved orchestral favorites, from the lyrical beauty of Mascagni’s Intermezzo and Grieg’s Peer Gynt selections to the thrilling […]
The Richmond Symphony’s Sound of the City Concert celebrates the artists, influences, and musical traditions that continue to shape Richmond’s creative spirit. Conducted by Naima Burrs and featuring guest artists Desirée Roots, Russell Wilson, Eddie Sundra, Marcus Tenney, Morgan Burrs, Corey Fonville, Andrew Randazzo, and Sam Fribush, the evening moves through jazz, swing, soul, funk, and […]
Be there for a free outdoor concert, set beneath the stars at the Heritage Amphitheater! Pocahontas Premieres brings big-arena entertainment to Virginia's most visited state park. From symphony performances to classic rock and contemporary country, this concert series offers something for everyone through live music experiences in an outdoor setting. Bring a blanket, picnic basket […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]
Experience an evening of timeless orchestral masterworks led by conductor, Hae Lee. Featuring Erin Lano, Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 dazzles with virtuosic brilliance, showcasing the horn’s heroic character and lyrical warmth in a work filled with youthful energy and sweeping melodies. In contrast, Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 offers a richly textured and intimate […]
Experience an evening of timeless orchestral masterworks led by conductor, Hae Lee. Featuring Erin Lano, Richard Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 dazzles with virtuosic brilliance, showcasing the horn’s heroic character and lyrical warmth in a work filled with youthful energy and sweeping melodies. In contrast, Brahms’s Serenade No. 2 offers a richly textured and intimate […]