Experience an evening of timeless orchestral masterworks led by conductor, Jessica Altarriba. 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 sound […]
Experience an evening of timeless orchestral masterworks led by conductor, Jessica Altarriba. 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 the stories behind the hits in this intimate evening of music and storytelling. Featuring Hall of Fame songwriters Victoria Shaw and Gary Burr alongside Richmond’s own Carrie Brockwell, this program brings Nashville’s biggest songs to life with the Richmond Symphony. Hear the songs you love—and the stories that made them. Click on the songwriter's […]
Celebrate an evening of lively winds and brass inspired by the warmth and festivity of Gemütlichkeit. From Bach’s intricate brilliance to the joyful dances of Schubert and the Strauss family, this program blends classical masterworks with beloved European folk tunes. Featuring favorites like Beer Barrel Polka and Ein Prosit, this concert captures the spirit of […]
Experience a compelling evening of music led by Richard Robbins and featuring the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus. This program brings together Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands, a moving and thought-provoking work for choir and strings; Britten’s vibrant Sinfonietta, Op. 1, brimming with youthful energy and color; and his luminous choral miniature “Concord” from […]
Experience a compelling evening of music led by Richard Robbins and featuring the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus. This program brings together Caroline Shaw’s To the Hands, a moving and thought-provoking work for choir and strings; Britten’s vibrant Sinfonietta, Op. 1, brimming with youthful energy and color; and his luminous choral miniature “Concord” from […]
Richmond Symphony takes the stage for a special autumn-inspired performance on the glowing Carriage House Lawn at Maymont. Part of Garden Glow presented by Kroger, the performance will feature festive Oktoberfest-style favorites and seasonal selections. This unique evening combines live music with the magic of Maymont after dark. Before or after the performance, wander the […]
Valentina Peleggi leads a program rich in character, reflection, and musical storytelling. Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite opens the evening with its sumptuous orchestration, sparkling waltzes, and nostalgic elegance. The program then turns to Stars and Sand by Richmond-born composer Mary Howe, whose evocative score captures both lyric beauty and a distinctive American voice. The evening […]
Valentina Peleggi leads a program rich in character, reflection, and musical storytelling. Strauss’ Der Rosenkavalier Suite opens the evening with its sumptuous orchestration, sparkling waltzes, and nostalgic elegance. The program then turns to Stars and Sand by Richmond-born composer Mary Howe, whose evocative score captures both lyric beauty and a distinctive American voice. The evening […]
2026–2027 Discovery Concert Designed specifically for school groups, these engaging, age-appropriate performances align with the Virginia Standards of Learning. After registering, teachers will receive a digital resource guide approximately one month before the performance, filled with materials and activities to help prepare students for their musical experience! Journey through Richmond’s story in a vibrant musical […]
2026–2027 Discovery Concert Designed specifically for school groups, these engaging, age-appropriate performances align with the Virginia Standards of Learning. After registering, teachers will receive a digital resource guide approximately one month before the performance, filled with materials and activities to help prepare students for their musical experience! Journey through Richmond’s story in a vibrant musical […]
Celebrate the spirit of American music with a joyful journey through New Orleans jazz, blues, and gospel. Led by the charismatic Byron Stripling, this high-energy program captures the heart and soul of a uniquely American sound. The evening builds to a rousing finale with the timeless "When the Saints Go Marchin' In." Included in the […]
For this Halloween, the Richmond Symphony brings the thrills to the stage—mixing classical favorites like Danse Macabre and Night on Bald Mountain with cinematic and hits from Harry Potter, ET, and The Nightmare Before Christmas. Start your afternoon with our family Boo-Fest, featuring Halloween-themed crafts, games, face painting, an instrument petting zoo, and activities from […]