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Haydn’s Drum Roll

The Symphony existed before Franz Josef Haydn, but it was he who formed how we experience it.  He composed an astonishing 104 Symphonies, with the “Drum Roll” one of his […]

Appalachian Spring

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, […]

Goodyear’s Serenade for Strings

The rhythmic precision Artist in Residence Stewart Goodyear brings a to his playing is also at the core of his compositions. His Serenade for Strings complements the Prelude for Strings […]

Mozart, Schubert & Gruber

Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]

Mozart, Schubert & Gruber

Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]

Mozart, Schubert & Gruber

Franz Schubert was just 19 when he composed his First Symphony. Developing swiftly, his Fifth is a work of charm and grace. From our own time, H.K. Gruber’s pieces, written […]

Big Tent: A Celebration of Heroes

Weather update: This event will continue as scheduled.  FREE CONCERT! Bring your family and friends to the grounds at Hickory Hill Community Center as Richmond Symphony returns for another summer […]

The Four Seasons

Celebrations of nature’s renewal.  Fusing the glory of the baroque and the seduction of the tango.  Be embraced by Vivaldi’s “Summer” and “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons,” and captivated by […]

The Four Seasons

Celebrations of nature’s renewal.  Fusing the glory of the baroque and the seduction of the tango.  Be embraced by Vivaldi’s “Summer” and “Autumn” from “The Four Seasons,” and captivated by […]