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:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160306T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T195828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160303T213800Z UID:1262-1457276400-1457283600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nLearn more about Orli Shaham\, Piano\nLearn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus \nProgram Notes\n \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethoven-mussorgsky-shostakovich/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Orli_Shaham-11.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:20160305T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160305T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T195846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160303T213810Z UID:1263-1457208000-1457215200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Beethoven\, Mussorgsky and Shostakovich DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nLearn more about Orli Shaham\, Piano \nLearn more about the Richmond Symphony Chorus \nProgram Notes \nPurchase tickets to Sunday’s performance \n \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/beethoven-mussorgsky-shostakovich-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Orli_Shaham-11.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:20160228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160228T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151013T161410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160222T192634Z UID:3813-1456675200-1456675200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Side by Side with the Richmond Symphony DESCRIPTION:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra (RSYO) is the top ensemble of the Youth Orchestra Program. Richmond Symphony’s flagship educational program\, founded in 1962\, consists of four youth orchestras providing beginning to advanced musical training. As the premier orchestral training program of central Virginia\, students participate in weekly rehearsals\, coaching and masterclasses by Richmond Symphony musicians\, chamber music performances\, mentoring and other musical and social activities. The Youth Orchestra Program is open to elementary through high school students. Rehearsals are held every Tuesday afternoon September through May. \nRSYO students have the opportunity to share the stage with musicians of the Richmond Symphony once each season – a tradition that has taken place since its founding!  Together they will create a 112 member orchestra. \nAuditions for the Youth Orchestra Program take place in the spring for the following season – learn more! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/richmond-symphony-youth-orchestra/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/XN9G0024.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:20160227T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160227T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150218T014432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160225T160735Z UID:1201-1456603200-1456610400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Music of Earth\, Wind & Fire and the King of Pop DESCRIPTION:From Boogie Wonderland to Billie Jean the music of Michael Jackson and Earth\, Wind & Fire is what pop music is all about. Come hear your favorites with Jeans ‘n Classics and the Symphony performing your favorite hits in a concert that will make everyone want to get up and dance! URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/earth-wind-fire-king-pop/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Gav-4.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:20160214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T192906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T192906Z UID:4299-1455458400-1455465600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet DESCRIPTION:William Shakespeare’s masterful play set in Verona\, Italy is known the world over for the powerful duel between the overwhelming emotions that rule the human soul: love and hatred. Propelled by a series of events that ultimately consume the storyline’s two young lovers – Juliet Capulet and the son of her family’s sworn enemy\, Romeo Montague – the bard’s tragic tale has proved fertile ground for artists of all trades for centuries. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-4/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20160213T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T192711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T192711Z UID:4298-1455390000-1455397200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet DESCRIPTION:William Shakespeare’s masterful play set in Verona\, Italy is known the world over for the powerful duel between the overwhelming emotions that rule the human soul: love and hatred. Propelled by a series of events that ultimately consume the storyline’s two young lovers – Juliet Capulet and the son of her family’s sworn enemy\, Romeo Montague – the bard’s tragic tale has proved fertile ground for artists of all trades for centuries. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-3/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20160213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160213T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T192601Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T192601Z UID:4297-1455372000-1455379200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet DESCRIPTION:William Shakespeare’s masterful play set in Verona\, Italy is known the world over for the powerful duel between the overwhelming emotions that rule the human soul: love and hatred. Propelled by a series of events that ultimately consume the storyline’s two young lovers – Juliet Capulet and the son of her family’s sworn enemy\, Romeo Montague – the bard’s tragic tale has proved fertile ground for artists of all trades for centuries. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20160212T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T192344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T192344Z UID:4296-1455303600-1455310800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet DESCRIPTION:William Shakespeare’s masterful play set in Verona\, Italy is known the world over for the powerful duel between the overwhelming emotions that rule the human soul: love and hatred. Propelled by a series of events that ultimately consume the storyline’s two young lovers – Juliet Capulet and the son of her family’s sworn enemy\, Romeo Montague – the bard’s tragic tale has proved fertile ground for artists of all trades for centuries. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/romeo-and-juliet/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20160206T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160206T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151116T164140Z UID:1261-1454788800-1454796000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Manfred Symphony DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before this concert for a free pre-concert talk with guest conductor\, Victor Yampolsky. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nSubscribe Now for 2015-2016! \nLearn more about Daisuke Yamamoto\, violin \nLearn more about guest conductor Victor Yampolsky \nProgram Notes \n  \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/manfred-symphony/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/ElgarandSibelius-e1435242336184.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:20160205T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160205T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160129T164634Z UID:1238-1454697000-1454700600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Tchaikovsky: Manfred Symphony DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical music with our new Dominion Casual Fridays series. These 60 minute concerts start at 6:30 and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance\, audience members will be invited to join the Richmond Symphony for a post-concert happy-hour at Vagabond. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre. Buy a Casual Fridays Subscription today and save! \nTchaikovsky was inspired by Lord Byron’s haunting poem Manfred\, and musically retells the story of a wanderer in the wilderness becoming bewitched by supernatural forces and being led to his tragic demise. \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/tchaikovsky/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/casual.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:20160130T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160130T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160128T165018Z UID:1191-1454151600-1454155200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Green Eggs and Ham DESCRIPTION:Do you like Green Eggs and Ham? Really Inventive Stuff’s fully-staged orchestral adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s beloved children’s classic is a feast for the ears! The unstoppable Sam-I-Am serves up a banquet of surprises for a Seussical Diva in Robert Kapilow’s culinary cartoon-musical banquet. Features Kimberly Schroder as Theodora Gieselevska\, a Seussical soprano and RVA favorite Michael Boudewyns as Sam-I-Am. \nChia-Hsuan Lin bio \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/green-eggs-ham/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/GEAHfoxbox.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:20160110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151221T173953Z UID:1260-1452438000-1452445200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A New Year in Vienna DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony\, Steven Smith and Members of The Herndon Foundation Emerging Artist Program of the Virginia Opera for a special evening in the style of a Viennese New Year with selected works\, waltzes\, polkas and arias by Johann Strauss Jr. and Richard Strauss. You will feel like you are celebrating New Years in Vienna! \nProgram Notes \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/new-year-vienna/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/16068434807_08f0502f88_o.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:20160109T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160109T200000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T210944Z UID:1259-1452369600-1452369600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:A New Year in Vienna DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Symphony\, Steven Smith and Members of The Herndon Foundation Emerging Artist Program of the Virginia Opera for a special evening in the style of a Viennese New Year with selected works\, waltzes\, polkas and arias by Johann Strauss Jr. and Richard Strauss. You will feel like you are celebrating New Years in Vienna! \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/new-year-vienna-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/16068434807_08f0502f88_o.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:20151223T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151223T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T183610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185135Z UID:4295-1450879200-1450886400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-7/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151222T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151222T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T183516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T184722Z UID:4294-1450810800-1450818000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-6/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151221T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151221T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T183405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185224Z UID:4293-1450724400-1450731600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-5/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151220T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T183000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T183239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185322Z UID:4292-1450629000-1450636200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-4/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151220T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151220T150000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T183100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185402Z UID:4290-1450616400-1450623600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-3/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T182913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185453Z UID:4289-1450551600-1450558800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker-2/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151219T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T182658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185536Z UID:4288-1450533600-1450540800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/the-nutcracker/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151218T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151217T181446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151217T185629Z UID:4285-1450465200-1450472400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Nutcracker DESCRIPTION:From the opening notes of Tchaikovsky’s famous overture\, audiences are whisked into the warm\, candlelit drawing room of the Silberhaus family\, buzzing with celebrations of Christmas. To the delight of the family’s young daughter\, Clara\, Dr. Drosselmeyer\, the mysterious toymaker\, and his handsome nephew arrive with a special gift – a wooden nutcracker doll – that captures the girl’s imagination. As darkness falls\, Dr. Drosselmeyer’s magic begins to work\, setting in motion fantastical events that will fill Clara’s dreams: a battle beneath the branches of an enchanted Christmas tree\, the transformation of the nutcracker doll into the young Nutcracker Prince\, and a journey from a snow-covered forest to the far-off Kingdom of Sweets. Join the Russian Bear\, the Chinese Dragon and the Mouse King as they celebrate the magic of the holidays with Richmond Ballet! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/nutcracker/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/violins.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:20151206T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T190000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151013T160521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151201T152313Z UID:3809-1449428400-1449428400@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Winter Concert DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/winter-concert/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/XN9G0088.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:20151206T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T131527Z UID:1199-1449414000-1449421200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! 2015 DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus celebrate the spirit of the season with Let It Snow on Saturday\, December 5 at 8pm and Sunday\, December 6 at 3pm at Richmond CenterStage’s Carpenter Theatre. This winter wonderland of music will be led by Associate Conductor\, Keitaro Harada and includes holiday favorites such as “Deck the Halls\,” “Sleigh Ride\,” and “Rudolph\, The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Let It Snow is the perfect annual event to include in your RVA holiday tradition! \nThe Symphony will be joined by special guests Greater Richmond Children’s Choir directed by Hope Armstrong Erb\, and dancers Nicole Oberleitner\, Lauren C. Bolding\, and Andrew Reid. Narration will be provided by Thomas A. Silvestri and Wesley Buskey. \nPurchase tickets to Saturday’s performance \n                 URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-snow/2015-12-06/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/HARADA_single_snow3.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:20151205T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151205T220000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150205T013727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T131543Z UID:1198-1449345600-1449352800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Let It Snow! 2015 DESCRIPTION:The Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus celebrate the spirit of the season with Let It Snow!This winter wonderland of music will be led by Associate Conductor\, Keitaro Harada and includes holiday favorites such as “Deck the Halls\,” “Sleigh Ride\,” and “Rudolph\, The Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Let It Snow! is the perfect annual event to include in your RVA holiday tradition! \nThe Symphony will be joined by special guests Greater Richmond Children’s Choir directed by Hope Armstrong Erb\, and dancers Nicole Oberleitner\, Lauren C. Bolding\, and Andrew Reid. Narration will be provided by Thomas A. Silvestri and Wesley Buskey. \nPurchase tickets to Sunday’s performance  \n             URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/let-snow-2/2015-12-05/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Pops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/HARADA_single_snow3.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:20151204T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151204T213000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151124T203644Z UID:1235-1449257400-1449264600@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Handel's Messiah DESCRIPTION:For generations\, RVA has been delighted by the holiday classic Handel’s Messiah. The Richmond Symphony\, Richmond Symphony Chorus\, and an exceptional cast of soloists join together again under the direction of Erin Freeman for the annual holiday favorite. URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/handels-messiah/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States 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:20151128T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151128T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151116T160157Z UID:1187-1448708400-1448712000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:The Snowman DESCRIPTION:Enjoy holiday favorites including The Polar Express\, Winter Wonderland and the Academy Award–winning film The Snowman accompanied by the Richmond Symphony. Arrive early for a pre-concert festival beginning at 10am in Rhythm Hall. Festival activities include the popular instrument petting zoo\, face painting\, crafts provided by the Children’s Museum of Richmond\, and more. LolliPops concerts are ideal for children ages 5 and up\, but music lovers of all ages are welcome. Subscribe Now to the LolliPops series and save almost 40%! \nWhat our patrons are saying about the last LolliPops concert: \n“Thank you! All staff were wonderful making the children feel welcome & special. It really made a difference with the experience!” \n“The Richmond Symphony\, and especially the LolliPops concerts\, are some of my favorite things about our wonderful Richmond! I am so grateful that we have such a wonderful organization for 3 generations in our family to all enjoy together. Thank you!” \n“I just can’t put into words how much we loved the Halloween show. I wish that every child in Richmond could have been there too!” \nLearn more about Ankush Kumar Bahl\, conductor\nLearn more about Jack Rigdon\, boy soprano URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/snowman/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/snowman.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:20151115T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20151013T154811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T164008Z UID:3802-1447603200-1447603200@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Hungarian Heritage DESCRIPTION:Experience Hungarian Heritage as the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra brings to life the music of Bartok\, Kodaly\, Brahms\, and Liszt. \nLearn More About Daniel Myssyk URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/hungarian-heritage/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Budapest-Reel-CM-30x23_web.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:20151114T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T191551Z UID:1258-1447531200-1447534800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Sibelius and Liszt DESCRIPTION:Discover the power of live music with our Altria Masterworks series. Featuring orchestral classics and contemporary composers\, this series will inspire you. Join us an hour before each concert for a free pre-concert talk with the RSO Music Director\, Steven Smith. These talks often feature guest artists and conductors and provide you with insights for the concert you are about to hear. \nLearn more about Orion Weiss\, Piano\nLearn more about Shawn Welk\, English horn \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/sibelius-liszt/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Masterworks Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Orion-Weiss-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:20151113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030552 CREATED:20150219T200614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151117T184531Z UID:1237-1447439400-1447443000@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 DESCRIPTION:Sit back\, relax\, and join the Richmond Symphony to explore the world of classical music with our new Casual Fridays series. These 60 minute concerts start at 6:30 and showcase great works from the classical repertoire. Your host and conductor will provide a deeper look into the evening’s work. After the performance\, audience members will be invited to join the Richmond Symphony for a post-concert happy-hour at Vagabond. Concerts will be held in the Carpenter Theatre. Buy a Casual Fridays Subscription today and save! \nThis four-movement piece by the renowned Finnish composer has turned heads due to more than just its dramatic finale—many believe it was written as a call for Finland’s independence from Russia. Even though Sibelius himself never confirmed that\, the symphony still has become so connected with the country’s struggle for independence that it is sometimes called the “Symphony of Independence.” \nProgram Notes URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/sibelius/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/casual.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:20151031T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T030553 CREATED:20150219T200637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T190542Z UID:1185-1446289200-1446292800@www.richmondsymphony.com SUMMARY:Halloween Spooktacular DESCRIPTION:Come in your favorite costume and listen to the RSO perform music from Frozen\, Star Wars\, Harry Potter\, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Arrive early for a pre-concert festival beginning at 10am in Rhythm Hall. Festival activities include the popular instrument petting zoo\, crafts provided by the Children’s Museum of Richmond\, a musical demonstration provided by the Science Museum of Virginia and more. Special Trick-or-Treat bags will also be handed out after the performance. LolliPops concerts are ideal for children ages 5 and up\, but music lovers of all ages are welcome. Subscribe Now to the LolliPops series and save almost 40%! \n  URL:https://www.richmondsymphony.com/event/halloween-spooktacular/ LOCATION:Carpenter Theatre\, 612 East Grace Street\, Richmond \, VA\, 23219\, United States CATEGORIES:Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops 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