2022-23 Season Concert Guide

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TCHAIKOVSKY’S FOURTH Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 @ 8:00pm Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 3:00pm Carpenter Theatre, Dominion Energy Center Valentina Peleggi, conductor Alexis Seminario, soprano Dashon Burton, baritone Richmond Symphony Chorus Still: Festive Overture Dvořák: Te Deum Zachary Wadsworth: Beyond the Years For Chorus and Orchestra (World Premiere) Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 TICKETS START AT $15 SYMPHONY SERIES OPENING WEEKEND ORDER TODAY! RichmondSymphony.com • 804.788.1212 x2 COMPOSE YOUR OWN ON SALE NOW! All tickets on sale August 1! COMPOSE YOUR OWN C O SEMINARIO BURTON

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STEVE HACKMAN’S BRAHMS X RAIDOHEAD

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 @ 8:00pm

DANNY ELFMAN’S

MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 @ 8:00pm

LET IT SNOW!

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 @ 8:00pm

Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 @ 3:00pm

BUTCHER BROWN WITH THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 @ 8:00pm

CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD LOVE SONGS

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm

ETERNAL TANGO

Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm

STAR WARS:

THE RETURN OF THE JEDI Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8:00pm

N’KENGE: LEGENDS

Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ 8:00pm

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POCAHONTAS STATE PARK

Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 @ 7:00pm

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Daisuke Yamamoto, violin

FREE CONCERT

Symphony Series Opening Weekend

TCHAIKOVSKY’S

FOURTH

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 @ 8:00pm

Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 @ 3:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

Alexis Seminario, soprano

Dashon Burton, baritone Richmond Symphony Chorus

Still: Festive Overture

Dvořák: Te Deum

Zachary Wadsworth: Beyond the Years For Chorus and Orchestra (World Premiere)

Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC AT HARDYWOOD

Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022 @ 6:30pm Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

TICKETS START AT $30

Pops Series

STEVE

HACKMAN’S BRAHMS X RADIOHEAD

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022 @ 8:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Steve Hackman, conductor

Take Radiohead’s OK Computer and the First Symphony of Brahms. Orchestra and vocalists present this fusion of masterworks by two pivotal voices, both played simultaneously. Brahms brings out the romance in Radiohead. Radiohead brings out Brahms’ sonic power.

TICKETS START AT $15

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MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 @ 7:00pm Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. A collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony.

FREE, TICKET REQUIRED VISIT VMFA.MUSEUM

YO-YO MA WITH THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022 @ 7:30pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor “He, more than any other cellist, has distilled cello playing to its essence,” so says the L.A. Herald Examiner. Experience the artistry, the energy of Yo-Yo Ma in concert.

TICKETS START AT $65

Symphony Series

JENNIFER KOH PLAYS TCHAIKOVSKY

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 @ 8:00pm Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022 @ 3:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor Jennifer Koh, violin Carlos Simon: The Block

Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 6

TICKETS START AT $15

Pops Series

DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON

Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 @ 8:00pm Altria Theater

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Danny Elfman’s spine-tingling scores for films of Tim Burton as performed by the Richmond Symphony, and just in time for Halloween! Batman, Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, The Nightmare Before Christmas, and more!

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FAMILY CONCERT

Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 @ 3:00pm

St. Christopher’s School

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

“Around the World” an international musical adventure!

Symphony Series

ROMEO & JULIET

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 @ 8:00pm

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor Alexandra Dariescu, piano Puccini: Preludio Sinfonico Grieg: Piano Concerto Prokofiev: Selections from Romeo & Juliet

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC AT HARDYWOOD

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 @ 6:30pm

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

TICKETS START AT $30

Pops Series LET IT SNOW!

Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 @ 8:00pm Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition—back again on Thanksgiving Weekend by popular demand! Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony at the Carpenter Theatre. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites!

TICKETS START AT $15

Metro Series

HOLIDAY BRASS!

Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 @ 7:30pm

St. Christopher’s School

Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022 @ 3:00pm Randolph-Macon College

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Deck the halls—with Holiday Brass! A shimmering celebration of holiday hits for the whole family, and right in your neighborhood!

TICKETS START AT $25

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Richmond Ballet & Richmond Symphony join forces NUTCRACKER Dec. 9-23, 2022 Dominion Energy Center

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Pops Series BUTCHER BROWN WITH THE RICHMOND SYMPHONY

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023 @ 8:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Butcher Brown hears the history of jazz. Then fuses it with funk, hip-hop, rap, rock, soul, and now the sound of the Richmond Symphony. Butcher is Richmond’s own progressive jazz master, with internationally acclaimed recordings made here at Jellowstone Studios.

TICKETS START AT $15

CELEBRATE MLK

Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Perkinson Center for the Arts

Daniel Myssyk, conductor

A concert for all ages honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and celebrating his inspiring message.

TICKETS START AT $15

Metro Series

SUITES FOR STRINGS

Friday, Jan. 20, 2023 @ 7:30pm

Perkinson Center for the Arts

Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 @ 7:30pm St. Christopher’s School

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Randolph-Macon College

Valentina Peleggi, conductor Schuyler Slack, cello

Christopher Theofanidis: Visions and Miracles

Marion Bauer: Suite for Strings Steven Snowden: This Mortal Frame Bartók: Divertimento

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Symphony Series SCHEHERAZADE

Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

Inbal Segev, cello

Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis

Anna Clyne: DANCE

Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade

TICKETS START AT $15

RICHMOND SYMPHONY CHORUS CONCERT

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 @ 7:30pm

First Baptist Church, 2709 Monument Ave.

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

Experience the glory of the Richmond Symphony Chorus under Valentina Peleggi.

TICKETS START AT $25

Pops Series CLASSIC HOLLYWOOD LOVE SONGS

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023 @ 8:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

February is the month for romance. Bring that special someone and hear four decades of classic cinematic love songs from West Side Story, Dr. Zhivago, Love Story, The Way We Were, Titanic, and many more. More than a dozen heart-melting movie classics!

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC AT HARDYWOOD

Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023 @ 6:30pm

Friday, Feb. 10, 2023 @ 6:30pm

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

TICKETS START AT $30

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Richmond Ballet & Richmond Symphony join forces

FIREBIRD WITH SERENADE Feb. 17-19, 2023 Dominion Energy Center

Erin Freeman, conductor CALL 804.344.0906 x224 FOR TICKETS

Symphony Series BRAHMS’ THIRD SYMPHONY

Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 @ 3:00pm Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor María Dueñas, violin

Richmond 2021 Menuhin winner

Juan Pablo Contreras: MeChicano for Orchestra (East Coast Premiere)

Lalo: Symphonie espagnole

Brahms: Symphony No. 3

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC AT HARDYWOOD

Thursday, March 9, 2023 @ 6:30pm

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Daisuke Yamamoto, leader

The Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for chamber classics, craft beer, pizza, and fun.

TICKETS START AT $30

Virginia Opera & Richmond Symphony join forces for Verdi’s LA TRAVIATA

Friday, March 17, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, March 19, 2023 @ 2:30pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

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Metro Series BEETHOVEN’S FIRST!

Saturday, March 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm St. Christopher’s School

Sunday, March 26, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Randolph-Macon College

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Adrian Pintea, violin

Ellen Cockerham Riccio, violin

J.S. Bach: Concerto for Two Violins (1st movement)

James Lee III: Emotive transformations

Vivian Fung: double concerto Haydn: Symphony No. 104 “London” (Finale)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 1

TICKETS START AT $25

Symphony Series MAHLER

RESURRECTION SYMPHONY

Saturday, April 1, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, April 2, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Valentina Peleggi, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

Walker: Icarus in Orbit

Mahler: Symphony No. 2

“Resurrection”

TICKETS START AT $15

Pops Series ETERNAL TANGO

Saturday, April 15, 2023 @ 8:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

The rhythm beguiles. The melodies seduce. This is the dance that captivates and intoxicates. The eternal tango in a symphonic treatment performed by the Richmond Symphony, as the finest dancers captivate the eye.

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

Sunday, April 16, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. A collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony.

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ROMANTIC CHOPIN

Saturday, April 22, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, April 23, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Tito Muñoz, conductor Michelle Cann, piano L. Boulanger: D’un matin de printemps

Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 Elgar: Enigma Variations

TICKETS START AT $15

Metro Series MOZART & MORE

Friday, April 28, 2023 @ 7:30pm

Perkinson Center for the Arts

Saturday, April 29, 2023 @ 7:30pm St. Christopher’s School Sunday, April 30, 2023 @ 3:00pm Randolph-Macon College

Valentina Peleggi, conductor

Gipps: Seascape

Mozart: Symphony No. 36 “Linz” Damien Geter: I Said What I Said Shostakovich: Chamber Symphony

TICKETS START AT $25

Pops Series STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE JEDI - IN CONCERT

Saturday, May 6, 2023 @ 8:00pm Altria Theater

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

“Only now, at the end, do you understand.” The Richmond Symphony returns to the Altria for the final episode of the original Star Wars trilogy: The Return of the Jedi. The Orchestra performs John Williams’ magnificent score LIVE as this cinema classic unspools on a giant screen.

TICKETS START AT $44

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Pops Series

N’KENGE: LEGENDS

Saturday, May 13, 2023 @ 8:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

From Broadway to Motown to Hollywood, N’Kenge salutes the divas of jazz, opera, pop, and soul. With her astonishing five-octave voice, N’Kenge pays tribute to Billie Holiday, Leontyne Price, Lena Horne, Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston, Beyoncé, and others. Berry Gordy heard N’Kenge and declared her “the most versatile artist I know.”

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FAMILY CONCERT

Sunday, May 14, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Perkinson Center for the Arts

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Introduce the children in your life to the greatest music ever composed. Guaranteed to delight and enchant!

TICKETS START AT $15

Symphony Series Season Finale PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

Saturday, May 20, 2023 @ 8:00pm Sunday, May 21, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Lidiya Yankovskaya, conductor

John Adams: A Short Ride in a Fast Machine

Price: Ethiopia’s Shadow in America

James Lee III: Amer’ican Mussorgsky (orch. Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition

TICKETS START AT $15

MUSIC IN THE GALLERIES

Sunday, May 28, 2023 @ 3:00pm

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

Experience works of art in VMFA’s galleries as the Richmond Symphony serenades your visit with a live performance. A collaboration between VMFA and the Richmond Symphony.

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POCAHONTAS STATE PARK

Saturday, June 10, 2023 @ 7:00pm

Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor

FREE CONCERT

All artists, programs, dates, and prices subject to change.

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Entrance on the Main Street side of the building. Free 20-minute street parking next to the box office entrance. Tickets may also be purchased at the concert venue starting at least 1.5 hours before the concert.

COMPANION CLASS —ENHANCE YOUR ENJOYMENT:

Join Richmond Symphony Director of Education & Community Engagement, Walter Bitner, for this deep dive into the music of your 2022-2023 Symphony Series Season. Each class will focus on that week’s upcoming concert and feature a special guest with a key role in the performance. Through recordings, images, biographies, backstage stories, and discussion you can listen and engage more deeply with the music and the artists who bring it to life. Sixty to seventy-five minute classes will take place on Zoom, on Mondays at 7pm.

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SEASON FINALE AFTER-PARTY —YOU’RE INVITED!

May 21 @ 5:00pm

End the season in celebratory style with priority access and a 50% discount to the season finale after-party. Mingle with Symphony musicians, guest artists, and friends straight after the final performance on Sunday, May 21. It is a festive outdoor event with food trucks, drinks, live music, and activities in the parking lot just behind the Dominion Energy Center.

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