BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Richmond Symphony - ECPv6.15.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Richmond Symphony 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20251025T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20250222T233045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T132357Z UID:33208-1761420600-1761420600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Minsoo Sohn Plays Chopin DESCRIPTION:It was a young\, desperate love that inspired the young Frederic Chopin. Too shy to declare his feelings\, he wrote: “I say to my piano what I would like to be saying to you…” The masterful Minsoo Sohn performs Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto. Sohn is described by the New York Times as “a genuine artist\, with a thoughtful and poetic interpretation\,” and by the Boston Globe as “born to play the piano.” This concert of great romantics also features Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Second Symphony. \nClick here to learn more about Minsoo Sohn. \n  \n  \n*Please note the guest artist for this performance was updated on 10/16/25 URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/emanuel-ax-plays-chopin/2025-10-25/ 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/2025/02/210725_1530_Minsoo-Sohn_SofiaLambrouforetix.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:20251011T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T170000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20250315T205636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251011T210048Z UID:33440-1760202000-1760202000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A Night in Vienna DESCRIPTION:Journey through the magic of Vienna’s dance music to the opulent ballrooms of Johann Strauss II.\nThis program celebrates the “King of Waltzes” on his 200th anniversary\, featuring iconic waltzes\,\nmarches\, and beloved classics like The Blue Danube\, Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5\,\nand Mozart’s Overture to The Magic Flute. \n \n\n \n \n The City of Music \n \n\n \n \n \n A Night in Vienna \nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025 | 5:00 PM \nIf you pay a visit to Vienna’s Central Cemetery\, you’ll find a “Musicians’ Corner” where some of the iconic figures of Western classical music are laid to rest: Beethoven\, Schubert\, Johann Strauss II\, and Brahms all lie buried within close proximity. It’s a reminder that this city was more than just their home. It was a creative magnet that drew composers from all over. \n“All of these composers were drawn to Vienna or already living there\,” says Music Director Valentina Peleggi. “A Night in Vienna traces a journey that starts off with a variety of dance forms suggesting the ethnic diversity of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It then celebrates how these influences came together and evolved into something new – the waltz – which became a symbol of Vienna itself as a cosmopolitan capital.” \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Mosaic of Influences \n \n\n \n \n \n The first half of the program thus presents an eclectic mix of styles and influences\, from reworkings of regional folk idioms to evocations of Hungarian and Turkish music. These pieces show how composers engaged with the multicultural mosaic\nthey encountered\, both inside the Empire and beyond. \nOur snapshot of this shifting musical landscape begins with a bright\, festive march Mozart composed shortly after relocating to Vienna in the 1780s\, likely for a public or semi-public celebration. Following it is an orchestral arrangement of the famous “Turkish” rondo finale he originally wrote as part of a solo piano sonata—a rhythmically infectious piece that reflects how Europeans perceived the military music of the Ottoman Empire\, a style that was then very much in vogue in Vienna. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n From Mozart to Schubert \n \n\n \n \n \n Marche militaire by Franz Schubert\, who was born and raised in Vienna\, also started out as music for piano (actually\, piano four hands). It was written while on a music teaching stint for an aristocratic family in a Hungarian corner of the Empire. For all its mock martial grandeur\, the piece sways with a rhythmic lilt that’s hard to resist. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Beethoven’s Contradances \n \n\n \n \n \n A generation older than Schubert\, Beethoven paid tribute to the popular social dances of the day with a set of contradances – group dances of French and English origin – written not long after his move to Vienna to study with Haydn. The tune he used for No. 7 proved to have remarkable staying power: it later appeared in his ballet The Creatures of Prometheus and ultimately found immortal form as the theme for the finale of his revolutionary Eroica Symphony. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair \n \n\n \n \n \n That Hungarian thread continues with Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5\, the most famous of a set he originally composed for piano four hands in the late 1860s. The piece pulses with the rhythmic drive and fiery flair of Romani-influenced dance music – the kind of melodies that once spilled from café orchestras across the city. \nLike Dvořák\, Franz von Suppé emerged from outside the dominant Germanic tradition within the multiethnic Habsburg Empire. He became famous for his effervescent contributions to Viennese operetta\, such as 1866 work Light Cavalry. The galloping rhythms and theatrical flair of its overture have made the piece a concert hall favorite. We hear the overture’s rousing finale to close the first half of our program. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Waltz King \n \n\n \n \n \n Vienna’s famous City Park holds a gilded statue of Johann Strauss II\, who is shown merrily playing his violin. Long one of the most photographed landmarks in this city of music\, the monument is drawing even greater attention as the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s birth later this month. \nThe Overture to Die Fledermaus is a dazzling distillation of everything audiences adore about Strauss: irresistible melody\, rhythmic vitality\, and a flair for drama laced with humor. The title – which means “The Bat” – refers to a costume worn at a lavish masquerade ball\, where mistaken identities and fizzy intrigue unfold to a deliriously charming score now inseparable from Vienna’s New Year’s celebrations. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Waltzes\, Polkas\, and Beyond \n \n\n \n \n \n Johann Strauss II was born into a remarkable musical dynasty. His father had laid the foundation for the family’s association with the Viennese waltz\, transforming a popular folk dance into a sophisticated form of entertainment. But it was Johann Junior who ultimately eclipsed not only Papa Strauss but also his composer brothers\, Josef and Eduard\, in both popularity and artistic Influence. \nStrauss’s naturally flowing melodies have a way of transporting listeners straight into the heart of Vienna: savor the lyrical grace and elegance of Voices of Spring and Roses from the South. Though best known for his waltzes\, the prolific Strauss additionally composed dozens of polkas\, galops\, and quadrilles – lively dance forms that were staples of the Viennese ballroom. He captures the cheeky bustle of Viennese gossip in the Tritsch-Tratsch (“chit-chat”) Polka and conjures up atmospheric spectacle in the thunderously brilliant Unter Donner und Blitz. As for the waltz itself\, Strauss expanded it into something grander and more symphonic by adding richly orchestrated introductions\, sweeping melodies\, and dramatically contrasting interludes. His concert waltzes often weave together several distinct dance sections\, creating a seamless sequence that elevates the form from ballroom diversion to miniature tone poem. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale \n \n\n \n \n \n The Blue Danube – a hit at the 1867 Paris Exposition – has become the quintessential Strauss waltz. It begins with a dreamy\, choral-style introduction (whose original version in fact included a chorus) before unfolding into a sequence of five elegant waltz themes\, each with its own character\, yet artfully linked together. The Blue Danube has become virtually synonymous with Vienna itself\, though its modern fame owes much to Stanley Kubrick’s inspired decision to use Strauss’s graceful dance rhythms to accompany scenes of orbiting spacecraft in 2001: A Space Odyssey. \nBut Papa Strauss gets the final say. His Radetzky March from 1848 – written to honor a victorious general – has long outlived its military origins to become a rollicking New Year’s tradition\, complete with audience clapping and unflagging good cheer. It’s a rousing finale from the original Strauss in the waltz hall of fame. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n The City of Music \n \n\n \n \n \n A Night in Vienna \nSaturday\, October 11\, 2025 | 5:00 PM \nIf you pay a visit to Vienna’s Central Cemetery\, you’ll find a “Musicians’ Corner” where some of the iconic figures of Western classical music are laid to rest: Beethoven\, Schubert\, Johann Strauss II\, and Brahms all lie buried within close proximity. It’s a reminder that this city was more than just their home. It was a creative magnet that drew composers from all over. \n“All of these composers were drawn to Vienna or already living there\,” says Music Director Valentina Peleggi. “A Night in Vienna traces a journey that starts off with a variety of dance forms suggesting the ethnic diversity of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It then celebrates how these influences came together and evolved into something new – the waltz – which became a symbol of Vienna itself as a cosmopolitan capital.” \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n A Mosaic of Influences \n \n\n \n \n \n The first half of the program thus presents an eclectic mix of styles and influences\, from reworkings of regional folk idioms to evocations of Hungarian and Turkish music. These pieces show how composers engaged with the multicultural mosaic\nthey encountered\, both inside the Empire and beyond. \nOur snapshot of this shifting musical landscape begins with a bright\, festive march Mozart composed shortly after relocating to Vienna in the 1780s\, likely for a public or semi-public celebration. Following it is an orchestral arrangement of the famous “Turkish” rondo finale he originally wrote as part of a solo piano sonata—a rhythmically infectious piece that reflects how Europeans perceived the military music of the Ottoman Empire\, a style that was then very much in vogue in Vienna. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n From Mozart to Schubert \n \n\n \n \n \n Marche militaire by Franz Schubert\, who was born and raised in Vienna\, also started out as music for piano (actually\, piano four hands). It was written while on a music teaching stint for an aristocratic family in a Hungarian corner of the Empire. For all its mock martial grandeur\, the piece sways with a rhythmic lilt that’s hard to resist. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Beethoven’s Contradances \n \n\n \n \n \n A generation older than Schubert\, Beethoven paid tribute to the popular social dances of the day with a set of contradances – group dances of French and English origin – written not long after his move to Vienna to study with Haydn. The tune he used for No. 7 proved to have remarkable staying power: it later appeared in his ballet The Creatures of Prometheus and ultimately found immortal form as the theme for the finale of his revolutionary Eroica Symphony. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Hungarian Fire and Operetta Flair \n \n\n \n \n \n That Hungarian thread continues with Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 5\, the most famous of a set he originally composed for piano four hands in the late 1860s. The piece pulses with the rhythmic drive and fiery flair of Romani-influenced dance music – the kind of melodies that once spilled from café orchestras across the city. \nLike Dvořák\, Franz von Suppé emerged from outside the dominant Germanic tradition within the multiethnic Habsburg Empire. He became famous for his effervescent contributions to Viennese operetta\, such as 1866 work Light Cavalry. The galloping rhythms and theatrical flair of its overture have made the piece a concert hall favorite. We hear the overture’s rousing finale to close the first half of our program. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Waltz King \n \n\n \n \n \n Vienna’s famous City Park holds a gilded statue of Johann Strauss II\, who is shown merrily playing his violin. Long one of the most photographed landmarks in this city of music\, the monument is drawing even greater attention as the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Strauss’s birth later this month. \nThe Overture to Die Fledermaus is a dazzling distillation of everything audiences adore about Strauss: irresistible melody\, rhythmic vitality\, and a flair for drama laced with humor. The title – which means “The Bat” – refers to a costume worn at a lavish masquerade ball\, where mistaken identities and fizzy intrigue unfold to a deliriously charming score now inseparable from Vienna’s New Year’s celebrations. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n  \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n Waltzes\, Polkas\, and Beyond \n \n\n \n \n \n Johann Strauss II was born into a remarkable musical dynasty. His father had laid the foundation for the family’s association with the Viennese waltz\, transforming a popular folk dance into a sophisticated form of entertainment. But it was Johann Junior who ultimately eclipsed not only Papa Strauss but also his composer brothers\, Josef and Eduard\, in both popularity and artistic Influence. \nStrauss’s naturally flowing melodies have a way of transporting listeners straight into the heart of Vienna: savor the lyrical grace and elegance of Voices of Spring and Roses from the South. Though best known for his waltzes\, the prolific Strauss additionally composed dozens of polkas\, galops\, and quadrilles – lively dance forms that were staples of the Viennese ballroom. He captures the cheeky bustle of Viennese gossip in the Tritsch-Tratsch (“chit-chat”) Polka and conjures up atmospheric spectacle in the thunderously brilliant Unter Donner und Blitz. As for the waltz itself\, Strauss expanded it into something grander and more symphonic by adding richly orchestrated introductions\, sweeping melodies\, and dramatically contrasting interludes. His concert waltzes often weave together several distinct dance sections\, creating a seamless sequence that elevates the form from ballroom diversion to miniature tone poem. \n(C)2025 Thomas May \n\n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n The Blue Danube and a Triumphant Finale \n \n\n \n \n \n The Blue Danube – a hit at the 1867 Paris Exposition – has become the quintessential Strauss waltz. It begins with a dreamy\, choral-style introduction (whose original version in fact included a chorus) before unfolding into a sequence of five elegant waltz themes\, each with its own character\, yet artfully linked together. The Blue Danube has become virtually synonymous with Vienna itself\, though its modern fame owes much to Stanley Kubrick’s inspired decision to use Strauss’s graceful dance rhythms to accompany scenes of orbiting spacecraft in 2001: A Space Odyssey. \nBut Papa Strauss gets the final say. His Radetzky March from 1848 – written to honor a victorious general – has long outlived its military origins to become a rollicking New Year’s tradition\, complete with audience clapping and unflagging good cheer. It’s a rousing finale from the original Strauss in the waltz hall of fame. \n(C)2025 Thomas May URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/a-night-in-vienna/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1-A-Night-In-Vienna.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:20250921T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20250222T233001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T042936Z UID:33204-1758466800-1758466800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Passion of Carmen DESCRIPTION:Richmond audience favorite Chia-Hsuan Lin returns to begin the new season with music by Taiwanese American composer Ke-Chia Chen. “Lyrical and delicate\,” is how The Philadelphia Enquirer has defined her sound. A Lasting Bond is a galloping\, soaring hymn to a vanishing native culture. The sultry passion and unforgettable melodies of Carmen beguile throughout the orchestral suites drawn from Bizet’s mesmerizing masterwork. The Concert Piece for Four Horns by Robert Schumann is one of the most unique concertos in the repertoire\, and one of the most thrilling especially when performed by four of music’s top players: The American Horn Quartet. “The finest brass chamber ensemble in the world\,” declares the American Record Guide. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-passion-of-carmen/2025-09-21/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AmericanHornQuartetwebsite.png 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:20250920T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20250222T233001Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T042936Z UID:33203-1758396600-1758396600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Passion of Carmen DESCRIPTION:Richmond audience favorite Chia-Hsuan Lin returns to begin the new season with music by Taiwanese American composer Ke-Chia Chen. “Lyrical and delicate\,” is how The Philadelphia Enquirer has defined her sound. A Lasting Bond is a galloping\, soaring hymn to a vanishing native culture. The sultry passion and unforgettable melodies of Carmen beguile throughout the orchestral suites drawn from Bizet’s mesmerizing masterwork. The Concert Piece for Four Horns by Robert Schumann is one of the most unique concertos in the repertoire\, and one of the most thrilling especially when performed by four of music’s top players: The American Horn Quartet. “The finest brass chamber ensemble in the world\,” declares the American Record Guide. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-passion-of-carmen/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AmericanHornQuartetwebsite.png 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:20250531T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250518T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250518T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250517T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250511T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T143000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250510T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250510T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250509T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T193000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 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:20250413T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240327T173508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T175228Z UID:33587-1744556400-1744556400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven & Rachmaninoff DESCRIPTION:Sergei Rachmaninoff declared\, “I try to make my music speak simply and directly that which is in my heart.” Stewart Goodyear plays Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Critics say he “provides an adrenaline pulsing dose of excitement”. Plus\, a rare moment of Beethoven at peace. Every measure of the poetic “Pastoral” Symphony animates his impressions of country life. And the swirling energy of Anna Clyne’s Masquerade sets in motion this concert of popular classics. \nFree pre-concert talk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethoven-rachmaninoff/2025-04-13/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Masterworks Series,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/StewartGoodyear_Credit-AndrewGarn.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:20250412T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250412T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240327T173508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T175227Z UID:31887-1744488000-1744488000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven & Rachmaninoff DESCRIPTION:Sergei Rachmaninoff declared\, “I try to make my music speak simply and directly that which is in my heart.” Stewart Goodyear plays Rachmaninoff’s ravishing Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Critics say he “provides an adrenaline pulsing dose of excitement”. Plus\, a rare moment of Beethoven at peace. Every measure of the poetic “Pastoral” Symphony animates his impressions of country life. And the swirling energy of Anna Clyne’s Masquerade sets in motion this concert of popular classics. \nFree pre-concert talk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethoven-rachmaninoff/2025-04-12/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Masterworks Series,Symphony Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/StewartGoodyear_Credit-AndrewGarn.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:20250323T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240327T160721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191509Z UID:31874-1742742000-1742742000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mozart & Mahler DESCRIPTION:“The symphony must embrace the world\,” said Gustav Mahler. And in his tender Symphony Number Four\, he reveals his world through the innocent eyes of a child. Valentina Peleggi conducts Mahler’s heart-rending Fourth Symphony\, and the first of Mozart’s miraculous final set of symphonies\, the ebullient “Haffner.” \nPlus\, a new work by Virginia’s own Joe Jaxson (Staunton\, VA)\, “Born In The Iron Grip” a piece inspired by Richmond native Arthur Ashe & his history making 1975 Wimbledon win. Jaxson’s bright\, joyful sounds will enliven the program. \nFree pre-concert talk prior to the concert. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mozart-mahler/2025-03-23/ 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/VP2024.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:20250322T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240327T160721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T191508Z UID:31871-1742673600-1742673600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mozart & Mahler DESCRIPTION:“The symphony must embrace the world\,” said Gustav Mahler. And in his tender Symphony Number Four\, he reveals his world through the innocent eyes of a child. Valentina Peleggi conducts Mahler’s heart-rending Fourth Symphony\, and the first of Mozart’s miraculous final set of symphonies\, the ebullient “Haffner.” \nPlus\, a new work by Virginia’s own Joe Jaxson (Staunton\, VA)\, “Born In The Iron Grip” a piece inspired by Richmond native Arthur Ashe & his history making 1975 Wimbledon win. Jaxson’s bright\, joyful sounds will enliven the program. \nFree pre-concert talk prior to the concert. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mozart-mahler/2025-03-22/ 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/VP2024.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:20250316T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240731T223506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T221521Z UID:32451-1742137200-1742137200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss DESCRIPTION:A delight for every age! Hear your Richmond Symphony perform The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss (TM)\, composed by Lorenzo Palomo. You’ll be thrilled and delighted indeed\, satisfaction is one hundred percent guaranteed! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-sneetches-by-dr-seuss/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Concerts & Events,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/email_template_draft_-28_jjiucf.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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240510T215654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T222944Z UID:32112-1742068800-1742068800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Cirque Musica: Symphonic! DESCRIPTION:Their aerial acrobatics will leave you breathless! The Richmond Symphony is joined by Cirque Musica. Aerial acrobats literally “drop” into the Carpenter Theatre. Each gravity-defying feat choreographed to live music performed by the Richmond Symphony. Acrobats – aerialists – contortionists – strongmen – jugglers. All this and more performing to music above and around the Orchestra. Dazzling the eye and the ear. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/cirque-musica-symphonic/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/CirqueMusica.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:20250309T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240321T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z UID:31866-1741532400-1741532400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-09/ 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/InmoYang2-1-scaled-e1711561435623.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:20250308T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240321T195938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T190016Z UID:31847-1741464000-1741464000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky's Fifth DESCRIPTION:“It will never please the public\,” said Tchaikovsky of his Fifth Symphony. Yet its beautiful melodies have captivated for over a century. Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s passionate Fifth Symphony\, plus a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor\, music that speaks directly to the heart with her Nashville country soulfulness. And powerful violinist Inmo Yang plays Jennifer Higdon’s Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet’s famous Meditation. The Chicago Tribune raves: “His bow work and the accuracy of his intonation were much to be admired…” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovskys-fifth/2025-03-08/ 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/InmoYang2-1-scaled-e1711561435623.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:20250223T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T190000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240731T222720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T181903Z UID:32445-1740337200-1740337200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra DESCRIPTION:Woodwinds\, brass\, and percussion will join the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra for a performance of Haydn’s Symphony No. 103\, nicknamed the “Drum Roll” symphony for the thunderous timpani roll at its start. Percussion Ensemble will also take the stage\, featuring chamber music performed by percussionists in YCO and RSYO. \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/ 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:20250223T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240320T183535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T175000Z UID:31840-1740322800-1740409200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brass Glory DESCRIPTION:Earworms\, by Canada’s Vivian Fung\, is a lighthearted mashup of music’s most memorable melodies\, even daring to respond to Charles Ives’ “Unanswered Question.” Michael Sachs is one of classical’s foremost trumpet masters and jazz trumpet master Wynton Marsalis composed his Trumpet Concerto expressly for him. The two styles meet in a mesmerizing fusion. Schumann’s Second Symphony can be heard as the symphonic bridge across the Romantic age. Influenced by Beethoven and Schubert\, it would come to influence Johannes Brahms. \nFree pre-concert talk 1 hour before. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brass-glory/2025-02-23/ 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/MichaelSachs1-e1738684727749.jpeg 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:20250222T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240320T183535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T174959Z UID:31836-1740254400-1740254400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Brass Glory DESCRIPTION:Earworms\, by Canada’s Vivian Fung\, is a lighthearted mashup of music’s most memorable melodies\, even daring to respond to Charles Ives’ “Unanswered Question.” Michael Sachs is one of classical’s foremost trumpet masters and jazz trumpet master Wynton Marsalis composed his Trumpet Concerto expressly for him. The two styles meet in a mesmerizing fusion. Schumann’s Second Symphony can be heard as the symphonic bridge across the Romantic age. Influenced by Beethoven and Schubert\, it would come to influence Johannes Brahms. \nFree pre-concert talk 1 hour before. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/brass-glory/2025-02-22/ 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/MichaelSachs1-e1738684727749.jpeg 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:20250208T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240510T215135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T222336Z UID:32108-1739044800-1739044800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Mancini DESCRIPTION:He won OSCARS®. He won GRAMMYS®. And his legendary music won fans everywhere. The Richmond Symphony pays tribute to the great movie music of Henry Mancini\, with such classics as “Moon River\,” “The Days of Wine and Roses\,” and\, of course\, “The Pink Panther.” URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/mancini/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/henry-mancini-1.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:20250126T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240320T181213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T211640Z UID:31833-1737903600-1737903600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Puccini's Tosca DESCRIPTION:It is the composer’s masterpiece of intrigue and betrayal\, of obsession and deception. For her first opera with the Richmond Symphony\, Valentina Peleggi\nconducts Puccini’s Tosca. Starring the wildly acclaimed Jennifer Rowley in the title role. “Rowley molded her fiery passion to suit Tosca’s changing mood\,” reported Operawire\, “using it at one moment to warm and in the next to burn…” \nOpera in concert\, in Italian with English subtitles \nWith Richmond Symphony Chorus and Greater Richmond Children’s Choir \nFree Pre-Concert Talk 1 Hour Before. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/puccinis-tosca/2025-01-26/ 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/Rowley-scaled-e1711561119227.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:20250125T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240320T181213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T211639Z UID:31830-1737835200-1737835200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Puccini's Tosca DESCRIPTION:It is the composer’s masterpiece of intrigue and betrayal\, of obsession and deception. For her first opera with the Richmond Symphony\, Valentina Peleggi\nconducts Puccini’s Tosca. Starring the wildly acclaimed Jennifer Rowley in the title role. “Rowley molded her fiery passion to suit Tosca’s changing mood\,” reported Operawire\, “using it at one moment to warm and in the next to burn…” \nOpera in concert\, in Italian with English subtitles \nWith Richmond Symphony Chorus and Greater Richmond Children’s Choir \nFree Pre-Concert Talk 1 Hour Before. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/puccinis-tosca/2025-01-25/ 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/Rowley-scaled-e1711561119227.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:20250119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240731T221743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T204058Z UID:32438-1737298800-1737298800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Celebrate MLK DESCRIPTION:A Chamber Concert for All Ages Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\n\nA chamber concert for all ages honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his inspiring message. Join us for a powerful evening that reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. King through an extraordinary selection of works by contemporary Black composers. This moving program includes Damien Geter’s I Said What I Said\, a bold and expressive piece\, alongside James Lee III’s Quintet for Clarinet & String Quartet\, which journeys through themes of identity\, resilience\, and celebration. \nMarcus Grant’s Efflorescence: Unfolding\, Developing\, Blossoming captures the spirit of growth and possibility\, while Valerie Coleman’s Red Clay & Mississippi Delta evokes the vibrant soul of the American South. The program concludes with Damien Geter’s String Quartet No. 1: Neo Soul\, featuring dynamic movements like Bop\, Feelin’ Some Type of Way\, and the poignant Please Don’t Kill My Vibe. \nBe a part of this unforgettable event\, celebrating Dr. King’s enduring message of hope\, unity\, and justice through the transformative power of music. \n\n\n\nTickets free for 18 and under URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/celebrate-mlk-3/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Education & Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RS_MLK-scaled.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:20250118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240510T214507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T193949Z UID:32104-1737230400-1737230400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Celebration of Black Music in Film DESCRIPTION:Journey into the rich musical heritage of Black cinema and discover such iconic soundscapes as Luther Vandross’ work on The Wiz\, the funk of Isaac Hayes’ Shaft\, and others including Get Out\, Superfly\, Crooklyn\, Do the Right Thing\, Purple Rain\, Dream Girls\, and many more. Soul-stirring melodies in this celebration of the artists who fused film\, rhythm\, and music. Richmond’s own Butcher Brown joins the Richmond Symphony for this unique event. Produced by James Crump-Wallace\, co-founder and Creative Director of The Spot RVA. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/celebration-of-black-music-in-film/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artboard-1-copy-Black-Music-in-Film-Celebration-V2-1-scaled.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:20241201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T150000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240320T160211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T152925Z UID:31812-1733065200-1733065200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah DESCRIPTION:Witness the power and majesty of Handel’s Messiah as the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus bring this timeless masterpiece to life. From the triumphant “Hallelujah” chorus to the tender “Messiah\,” prepare to be moved by the most beloved music ever composed. Immerse yourself in a breathtaking performance that celebrates the greatest story ever told. \n  \nCONCERT SPONSOR: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/handels-messiah-7/ 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/2024/03/RichmondChorus2-scaled.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:20241130T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T200000 DTSTAMP:20260410T152750 CREATED:20240731T220541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T213333Z UID:32432-1732996800-1732996800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! 2024 DESCRIPTION:It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition.  Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony at the Carpenter Theatre on Thanksgiving Weekend. Carols\, classics\, seasonal favorites and the sparkling vocals of American Idol golden ticket recipient and Chesterfield native Carrie Brockwell.  Featuring the Hallelujah Chorus. \n  \nConcert Sponsor: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-it-snow-14/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Currents,Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/RVA-Symphony-Let-It-Snow-2023-072-scaled.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 END:VCALENDAR