HAMPTON ROADS, VA (Jan. 17, 2019) — The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is offers complimentary tickets for this weekend’s Pops! Concerts Broadway A to Z … ABBA to Les Miz!™ for employees of the federal government being affected by the shutdown (with ID). The concerts will take place on Friday, January 18th at 8 p.m. at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News and Saturday, January 19th at 8 p.m. at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk.
To access your free ticket, simply present your ID at Will Call to pick up the night of the concert. To reserve your tickets in advance (recommended) or for questions, please call Patron Services via phone at 757.892.6366 (open Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Will Call will open at 6:30 p.m. for each performance, a limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
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As the region’s most celebrated musical, educational and entrepreneurial arts organization, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra continues to challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what an American orchestra can be – even as it approaches its 100th anniversary in 2020.
At the heart of the VSO’s narrative is innovation. In 1991 the VSO made a very bold move in appointing the gifted young American conductor JoAnn Falletta as its music director. Since then, the orchestra has received national attention for its unique mission serving a home area of 1.7 million across the diverse communities of southeastern Virginia. Through appearances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and commitment to adventurous programming, the VSO and its musicians have been highlighted in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio and BBC Worldwide News.
As the largest arts performing organization in southeastern Virginia, the VSO and VSO Chorus present more than 150 concerts and events to educate, enlighten and entertain more than 100,000 residents and visitors each year. Recent innovations include health and wellness programs, including interactive therapeutic experiences for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. As it approaches its Centennial year, the Orchestra and its legions of fans look forward with anticipation as the VSO conducts a worldwide search for its next music director.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 17, 2019
Contact: Monica Meyer, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Public Relations
Phone: 757.213.1431 | email: mmeyer@virginiasymphony.org
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