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Since its debut in 2015, the Big Tent has hosted performances on Belle Isle, in Church Hill, Jackson Ward, Chesterfield and Henrico counties, allowing the Symphony to share live music with over 20,000 people.
Welcome to the Richmond Symphony’s Diamond Anniversary Season, as we celebrate turning 60 years old in style! Over the last six decades, Richmond has transformed into a booming metropolis with a growing, diverse population, a food and craft beer scene that can rival anywhere, great universities, and of course, an extraordinarily vibrant arts and cultural community that has woven itself into the fabric of the City. The Symphony itself is a reflection of this change, growing from performing just three concerts a year to now over 200, encompassing six main concert series and a host of other performances, including educational presentations with our orchestral ensembles that engage over 50,000 students and teachers a year. Now, with the Symphony’s Big Tent, we can take our music to families in their own neighborhoods, providing the excitement of open-air festivals while delivering long-lasting benefits to the communities we are here to serve. We have devised a season reflective of our City’s positive momentum which will delight, enrich and entertain you in our special anniversary year, to showcase the Richmond Symphony at its finest. Associate Conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin and the Richmond Symphony Chorus under Director Erin Freeman have their moments in the limelight too! Our Altria Masterworks Series will be one for Richmond to remember for many years to come. We open the season in September by bringing world-renowned violin virtuoso Joshua Bell and thirteen-year-old rising star, Yesong Sophie Lee to the Carpenter Theatre. Together the two will perform the Bach Double violin concerto on a program with Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben, and Bell will round out the evening with Symphonie espagnole. on a program with Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben. On October 28th, the Symphony will mark the actual 60th anniversary date with the innovative young string trio, Time for Three and Bela Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
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The Masterworks schedule includes other works selected to appeal to everyone: Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet, Mozart’s Mass in C Minor, a Viennese New Year’s style concert, a program commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and key Civil Rights milestones of 1968, Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition, Dvořák's New World Symphony and a final concert featuring the world première of a new choral work by Richmond’s own Mason Bates, commissioned by the Richmond Symphony, alongside Debussy’s beautiful La Mer. A breathtaking line-up!
We are celebrating as exuberantly through our Symphony Pops Series. To kick things off, we partner with The Broadberry and some of Richmond’s home-grown, internationally-recognized talent including Matthew E. White, Natalie Prass, Tim Barry, Clair Morgan, and Bio Ritmo. We’ll celebrate the holidays with two performances of our annual tradition, Let It Snow!, once more under the baton of Erin Freeman. The series is rounded out with concerts featuring the former star of Broadway’s Movin’ Out, Michael Cavanaugh, singing the best of Billy Joel, and a concert showcasing The Magic of Motown. Casual Fridays will highlight the best orchestral works as part of a conversation with the audience, Rush Hour at Hardywood continues to entertain in the brewery’s barrel room and Randolph-Macon College will again host the Metro Collection. Even with so much else going on, our Union Bank & Trust LolliPops series will amaze family audiences with concerts featuring superheroes, the annual showing of The Snowman, Gershwin's An American in Paris with the School of Richmond Ballet and Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, featuring the incomparable Michael Boudewyns. Other special events will be announced throughout the year: after all, we only turn 60 once. As we honor those who built this orchestra over the past six decades, we look forward to a great future for Richmond with the music of the Symphony in its heart. Come celebrate with us!
Sincerely,
Steven Smith Lewis T. Booker Music Director Chair
David J.L. Fisk Executive Director
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Altria Masterworks
thursday, sept. 14 at 8pm
Opening Night with Joshua Bell & Yesong Sophie Lee
Presented in association with
Cabell Fund for Artistic Excellence
Sponsored by
Steven Smith, conductor
kay: Theater Set for Orchestra (Overture) strauss: Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life) bach: Concerto in D Minor for Two Violins and String Orchestra, BWV 1043 lalo: Sympyhonie espagnole for Violin and Orchestra, Opus 21 Included with Saturday Altria Masterworks Subscription
saturday, oct. 28 at 8pm
60th Anniversary Concert with Time for Three
In partnership with
Steven Smith, conductor
Rennolds Memorial Concert stucky: Jeu de timbres chris brubeck: Travels in Time for Three bartĂłk: Concerto for Orchestra
Sponsored by
Altria Masterworks saturday, nov. 11 at 8pm sunday, nov. 12 at 3pm
Mozart: Mass in C Minor Steven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus wagner: Tristan und Isolde: Prelude tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet Overture-Fantasy mozart: Mass in C Minor, K. 427
saturday, jan. 13 at 8pm sunday, jan. 14 at 3pm
A New Year in Vienna Steven Smith, conductor Virginia Opera Emerging Artists Richmond Symphony Chorus suppé: Poet and Peasant Overture mahler: Excerpts from Des Knaben Wunderhorn strauss, jr.: Overture to The Gypsy Baron Voices of Spring Pleasure Train Polka On the Beautiful Blue Danube Photo credit: Christopher Radford
saturday, feb. 3 at 8pm sunday, feb. 4 at 3pm
Remembering 1968: A Tribute to MLK, JR.
Supported by Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Steven Smith, conductor Members of Richmond Symphony Chorus Choruses from across Virginia mary watkins: Excerpts from Five Movements in Color jonathan bailey holland: Equality beethoven: Choral Fantasy moore: Excerpts from Scenes from the Life of a Martyr
saturday, march 10 at 8pm
Pictures at an Exhibition Danail Rachev, guest conductor Ian Parker, piano Florence Robertson Givens Guest Artist britten: Sinfonia da requiem, Op. 20 ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition
saturday, april 21 at 8pm sunday, april 22 at 3pm
New World Symphony Steven Smith, conductor Daisuke Yamamoto, violin Neal Cary, cello Thomas P. Bryan, Jr. Guest Artists kaprálová: Suita Rustica brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello in A Minor, Op. 102 dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 (From the New World)
saturday, may 12 at 8pm
Mason Bates: World Première
Steven Smith, conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus honegger: Pacific 231 mason bates: World Première Commission tobias picker: Old and Lost Rivers debussy: La Mer
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Symphony Pops saturday, sept. 23 at 8pm
The Broadberry Presents: RVA Live! with Matthew E. White, Natalie Prass, Clair Morgan, Tim Barry and Bio Ritmo Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
The Richmond Symphony shares the concert stage with some of RVA's favorite artists at the Carpenter Theatre. It's a night of live music you won't want to miss!
saturday, dec. 2 at 8pm + sunday, dec. 3 at 3pm
Let It Snow!
Susan Greenbaum, soloist Richmond Symphony Chorus Erin R. Freeman, conductor Celebrate the holidays with a concert featuring the sounds of the season! Join the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus for this magical holiday tradition the whole family will love. Sponsored by
saturday, jan. 27 at 8pm
Music of Billy Joel
featuring Michael Cavanaugh Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Hand-picked by Billy Joel to become the next “Piano Man,” Michael Cavanaugh joins the Richmond Symphony to perform the superstar's hits. Sponsored by
saturday, march 24 at 8pm
Motown's Greatest Hits with the Motortown All-Stars Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Get ready for a show jam-packed with timeless Motown grooves. The Motortown All-Stars will have you dancing and singing along to the greatest hits from The Temptations, The Miracles, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder. Sponsored by
jackson ward
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Metro Collection at randolph-macon college Join us for a free pre-concert talk before each concert at 2PM in Brock Commons.
sunday, oct. 1 at 3pm
sunday, feb. 25 at 3pm
Steven Smith, conductor Molly Sharp, viola
Steven Smith, conductor
Metro Collection 1
Metro Collection 3
beethoven: Coriolan Overture clarke: Concerto for Viola and Orchestra davies: Carolisima for Chamber Orchestra haydn: Symphony No. 83 (Le Poule)
schubert: Overture (in the Italian Style) roussel: Concerto for Small Orchestra handel: Water Music, Suite No. 2 walton: Faรงade Suite No. 2 milhaud: Le Boeuf sur le toit
sunday, jan. 21 at 3pm
sunday, may 6 at 3pm
Steven Smith, conductor Zachary Guiles, trombone
Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Metro Collection 2
salieri: Sinfonia (Veneziana) norman bolter: IOURS (for trombone and chamber orchestra) crawford seeger: Andante for Strings Rissolty Rossolty mozart: Symphony No. 38, K. 504 (Prague)
Metro Collection 4 j.c. bach: Symphony in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 2 wagner: Siegfried Idyll j.s. bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1 prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 (Classical)
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Union Bank & Trust LolliPops Join us at 10AM in Rhythm Hall for the pre-concert festival sponsored by Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
saturday, oct. 21 at 11am
A Superhero Halloween Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor
Dress in your favorite heroic costume and get ready for high-powered fun with the Richmond Symphony and the music of superheroes.
saturday, nov. 25 at 11am The Snowman (animated film) Steven Smith, conductor
Continue this holiday tradition with the Richmond Symphony! This charming animated film tells the story of a young boy’s magical friendship with a snowman. Enjoy other holiday favorites during this program as well. Image © Snowman Enterprises Ltd © Snowman Enterprises Limited “The Snowman“ by Raymond Briggs is published by Puffin
saturday, jan. 20 at 11am
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with The School of Richmond Ballet Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor The Richmond Symphony and The School of Richmond Ballet team up to bring you this Gershwin classic. Kids will be mesmerized by the stunning combination of music and dance as they follow the story of Jerry and his adventures in Paris.
saturday, march 17 at 11am
Peter and the Wolf
with Really Inventive Stuff’s Michael Boudewyns Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Boys like Peter are not afraid of wolves! Prokofiev's timeless tale of boy vs. wolf comes to life in Really Inventive Stuff's signature performance. This concert is a perfect introduction to music and the instruments of the orchestra.
LolliPops concerts are now Sensory-Friendly! Learn more at richmondsymphony.com.
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concerts to
kick off the weekend
Rush Hour at Hardywood! We’re teaming up with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery again this season to continue the popular Thursday night Rush Hour concerts! Grab your favorite craft beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a laid back concert at 6:30pm in Hardywood’s tasting room. thursday, sept. 28 thursday, jan. 18 thursday, feb. 22 thursday, may 3
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carpenter theatre, dominion arts center at 6:30pm
It's the perfect start to your Friday night! Relax with a drink and let the evening's host, along with the conductor, take you behind the scenes of the music. Afterward, head to an exclusive happy hour with Symphony musicians. friday, sept. 15 | Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) friday, oct. 27 | An Evening with Time for Three friday, march 9 | Pictures at an Exhibition friday, may 11 | Mason Bates: World Première
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friday, dec. 1 at 7:30pm | Carpenter Theatre, Dominion Arts Center with Richmond Symphony Chorus | Chia-Hsuan Lin, conductor Don’t miss the Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Chorus performing Handel’s masterwork, a holiday classic that has delighted Richmonders for generations. Sponsored by
did you know?
Richmond Symphony Education and Community Engagement programs reach over 50,000 students and teachers each year through: » Musical Ambassadors Program (MAP) - ensembles of Symphony musicians who perform in area schools. » Elizabeth G. Schneider Discovery Concerts - exciting full-orchestra performances in the Carpenter Theatre designed to spark young minds with age-appropriate concerts. » Youth Orchestra Program (YOP) - four youth orchestras and the premier orchestral experience for students in Central Virginia. » Orchestra Project and Odyssey Junior - intensive week-long summer camps for young string musicians, held in partnership with the VCU Department of Music.
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Every gift to the Richmond Symphony Annual Fund is an investment in our neighborhoods and our families. Your support brings world-renowned artists to our city, puts instruments in the hands of our youth and unites our community through music. Please consider adding a gift to your ticket or subscription purchase. You can also give online at richmondsymphony.com or contact Amy Atticks, Individual Giving Manager at 804.788.4717, x116 or aatticks@richmondsymphony.com. Thank you!
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60th Anniversary Season Sponsors
Thank you to our Series Sponsors
The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
The Cabell Foundation
The Richmond Symphony is partially funded by the Virginia Commission for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts
Richard S. Reynolds Foundation /richmondsymphony
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Altria Masterworks, Symphony Pops, Union Bank & Trust LolliPops, Dominion Energy Casual Fridays and Messiah concerts are held in the Carpenter Theatre, Dominion Arts Center unless otherwise noted. Metro Collection concerts are held at Randolph-Macon College in Blackwell Auditorium. Rush Hour concerts are held at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery. Please note that all artists, programs and prices are subject to change without notice.
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2017/18 season calendar september 2017 14 Opening Night with Joshua Bell & Yesong Sophie Lee 15 Ein Heldenleben (A Hero's Life) 23 The Broadberry Presents: RVA Live! 28 Rush Hour 1
8pm 6:30pm 8pm 6:30pm
october 2017 1 Metro Collection 1 21 A Superhero Halloween 27 An Evening with Time for Three 28 60th Anniversary with Time for Three
3pm 11am 6:30pm 8pm
november 2017 11 12 Mozart: Mass in C Minor 19 CarMax Come & Play 25 The Snowman
8pm / 3pm 6pm 11am
december 2017 1 Handel's Messiah 2 3 Let It Snow!
7:30pm 8pm / 3pm
january 2018 13 14 A New Year in Vienna 18 Rush Hour 2 20 An American in Paris 21 Metro Collection 2 27 Music of Billy Joel
8pm / 3pm 6:30pm 11am 3pm 8pm
february 2018 3 4 Remembering 1968: A Tribute to MLK 22 Rush Hour 3 25 Metro Collection 3
8pm / 3pm 6:30pm 3pm
march 2018 9 Pictures at an Exhibition 10 Pictures at an Exhibition 17 Peter and the Wolf 24 Motown's Greatest Hits
6:30pm 8pm 11am 8pm
april 2018 21 22 New World Symphony
8pm / 3pm
may 2018 3 Rush Hour 4 6 Metro Collection 4 11 Mason Bates: World Première 12 Mason Bates: World Première
6:30pm 3pm 6:30pm 8pm
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Altria Masterworks
Union Bank & Trust LolliPops
Metro Collection
Symphony Pops
Dominion Energy Casual Fridays
Rush Hour at Hardywood