Ticketing

Brahms, The Romantic

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Your Richmond Symphony presents Brahms’ lyrical Symphony No. 2, the world premiere of Sinfonia Americana by composer in residence Damien Geter, and Francesca Dego as the soloist in the Violin Concerto of Ferruccio Busoni. No less a romantic than Brahms, who echoes throughout this concerto, Busoni was a singular voice, an iconoclast who composed music […]

Celebrate MLK 2024

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

A concert for all ages honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his inspiring message.   “Our goal in this show was to go through an array of music to introduce young people and also to celebrate the rich musical history that composers of African descent have contributed to. This particular concert will celebrate a […]

Recurring

A Tribute to Richard Smallwood

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

For 40 years, the energy of GRAMMY®-award winning arranger Richard Smallwood has brought gospel and pop together. Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Destiny’s Child have performed his music. The Richmond Symphony presents this tribute to Richard Smallwood, featuring guest vocalist Desirèe Roots and Richmond’s finest gospel choirs. Be inspired by their sound!

Recurring

The Nutcracker

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Dreams come to life as Clara travels with the Nutcracker Prince to the magical kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. December marks the first revival of Artistic Director Stoner Winslett’s brand-new, much-loved production of The Nutcracker. With 17 performances in the grand Carpenter Theatre, there promises to be a magical Nutcracker moment for everyone! Please note: Each guest age 2 […]

Let It Snow! 2023

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday music tradition. Celebrate with family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend! Hear your Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus perform carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites, with a special visit from Soul Santa. Richmond's own, Desirée Roots, joins on vocals! With special appearances from the Greater Richmond's Children Choir and the James […]

Let It Snow! 2023

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday music tradition. Celebrate with family and friends on Thanksgiving weekend! Hear your Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus perform carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites, with a special visit from Soul Santa. Richmond's own, Desirée Roots, joins on vocals! With special appearances from the Greater Richmond's Children Choir and the James […]

Negro Folk Symphony

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

In 1934, William Dawson imagined a symphony that would fuse African rhythms and American laments into the symphonic form. What Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony promised, Dawson delivered. His defiant, triumphant “Negro Folk Symphony” is the greatest symphony you’ve never heard, premiered by no less than Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra to thunderous acclaim. Also, the […]

Negro Folk Symphony

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

In 1934, William Dawson imagined a symphony that would fuse African rhythms and American laments into the symphonic form. What Dvořák’s “New World” Symphony promised, Dawson delivered. His defiant, triumphant “Negro Folk Symphony” is the greatest symphony you’ve never heard, premiered by no less than Stokowski and the Philadelphia Orchestra to thunderous acclaim. Also, the […]

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Music of power. And of passion. Music Director Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s final work – the “Pathétique” Symphony. PLUS, “Don Juan,” a showpiece for orchestra by Richard Strauss. And Paul Neubauer plays the bracing Viola Concerto of Béla Bartók. “One of America’s finest concert artists,” declares the Atlanta Journal. “A true violist,” raves The New […]

Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Music of power. And of passion. Music Director Valentina Peleggi conducts Tchaikovsky’s final work – the “Pathétique” Symphony. PLUS, “Don Juan,” a showpiece for orchestra by Richard Strauss. And Paul Neubauer plays the bracing Viola Concerto of Béla Bartók. “One of America’s finest concert artists,” declares the Atlanta Journal. “A true violist,” raves The New […]