On Friday night, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra launched its 99th season with a program called “Rachmaninoff and Ravel.” The occasion also marked conductor and music director JoAnn Falletta’s final opening night with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra after 28 years of consistently raising the bar of arts excellence in our region.
WHRO classical announcer and content producer Rebecca Evans shares her review of the program.
October 2026 Newsletter
A Note from Annual Fund Manager, Hailey SchumacherCommUNITY is Here!Maestro Eric Jacobsen's PicksEXCLUSIVE RECORDING: Dance Mvt. I by Anna ClyneUpcoming PerformancesSymphonic Snapshots Dear Friends of the VSO, What a wonderful start to the 2026–27 season! September...
Virginia Symphony gears up for performance of Philip Glass’ new Symphony on Coast Live
By: Coast Live Posted 4:40 PM, Sep 22, 2026 HAMPTON ROADS, Va. — Eric Jacobsen, Music Director for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, discusses the exciting upcoming concert featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Philip Glass' Symphony no. 15, also known as the Lincoln...
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents Philip Glass’s Newest Symphony in a Two-Concert Event
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents Philip Glass's Newest Symphony in a Two-Concert Event. Portsmouth Native Davóne Tines joins the VSO to perform the Lincoln Symphony. HAMPTON ROADS, VA [September 14, 2026] Bass-baritone and GRAMMY award nominee Davóne Tines will...
Waterfront Views and Symphonic Tunes Come to Life at a Free Concert in Portsmouth
Waterfront Views and Symphonic Tunes Come to Life at a Free Concert in Portsmouth The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will perform Musical Mosaic at the Portsmouth Pavilion. PORTSMOUTH, VA [September 4, 2026] The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is proud to present Musical...
