Classical Currents
The Richmond Symphony returns to St. Christopher’s School for an evening of music that bridges past and present. Under the baton of Associate Conductor Hae Lee, the program features Jessie […]
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Voice of a Nation
Music Director Valentina Peleggi leads an evocative evening of American music that explores memory, poetry, and the lyrical power of the human voice. The program opens with Philip Glass’s mesmerizing […]
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Francesca Dego, who thrilled Richmond audiences in her 2024 debut, returns for Beethoven’s towering Violin Concerto. Of her Beethoven, the Dallas Morning News raved: “She proved that pianissimos can be […]
Beethoven Violin Concerto
Francesca Dego, who thrilled Richmond audiences in her 2024 debut, returns for Beethoven’s towering Violin Concerto. Of her Beethoven, the Dallas Morning News raved: “She proved that pianissimos can be […]
An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman
Experience this legendary violinist in an afternoon all his own as he closes Strad Fest with a spectacular display of talent. Hearing personal stories alongside his commanding performance of live […]
Strad Fest Chamber Concert
Hear recital and chamber music repertoire and experience the majesty of these eight Stradivarius Violins in the intimacy of a 200-seat venue. Learn about the history of the instruments, and […]
Evolution of Musical Repertoire & Instruments
Sofia Vettori demonstrates techniques, shows models, and engages with attendees on historical and current methods of violin making from Stradivari to Vettori. Learn More About Strad Fest
The Art of Stradivari
Go deeper into the art of violin making with third-generation Italian Luthier, Sofia Vettori. She brings nearly a century-long family legacy of handcrafted instruments of the highest quality. Learn More […]
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 […]
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 […]