Presented by Virginia Arts Festival Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Martha Graham Dance Company and the 80th Anniversary of Appalachian Spring in a performance that reveals the genius in every move! Recognized as a primal artistic force of the 20th century alongside Picasso, James Joyce, Stravinsky, and Frank Lloyd Wright, Martha Graham transformed the art of dance. […]
One of the most beloved works of all time, Tchaikovsky’s concerto will take you on a journey – from the bold and virtuosic, through the lyrical and melancholy, to a grand and cathartic finale. Join us for this unforgettable performance, led by our own Principal Guest Conductor and Norfolk native Maestro Thomas Wilkins. Thomas Wilkins, conductor […]
Three of Hampton Roads’ great arts institutions unite for one night as the talented musicians from Old Dominion University and The Governor’s School for the Arts rehearse and perform alongside the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in a thrilling performance of Mahler’s beloved Fourth Symphony. Inspired by folk poetry, and an earlier song he composed, the sublime […]
Our final Peanut Butter & Jam concert of the season will explore the many ways that rhythm organizes sound with the help of VAF The Rhythm Project All-Stars. With marches, waltzes and steel drums, the VSO will have you dancing in the aisles as you discover how melody and rhythm intertwine. Helen Martell, conductor Rhythm Project […]
Don your green attire and join Eric Jacobsen and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Acclaimed Celtic harpist and composer Maeve Gilchrist will perform the world premiere of her new Celtic harp concerto, and Irish folk singer-songwriter legend Karan Casey will showcase her soulful interpretations of Irish traditional singing. With expressive […]
The Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will be joined by the Virginia Children’s Chorus to take the stage for one of the most epic works ever written! Join us for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana – an uproarious and intoxicating depiction of a raucous medieval paradise. Eric Jacobsen, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Virginia […]
Called “two parts Frank Sinatra and one part Billy Joel,” the triple-threat singer/pianist/songwriter Tony DeSare takes on the legend of Ol’ Blue Eyes himself. From jazz clubs to Carnegie Hall to headlining with major symphony orchestras, Tony DeSare delivers a fresh take on old school classics in an outstanding, critically-acclaimed tribute to the great Frank […]
Folk songs are the heart of music, inspiring songwriters and classical composers alike. Raise your voice and sing along with the VSO and the Norfolk Academy Children’s Choir as we explore how folk songs and orchestral music are connected – from nursery rhymes to classic folk tunes. Helen Martell, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Norfolk Academy Children’s […]
In this intimate program, join Eric Jacobsen as he tells us the story behind the music of Tchaikovsky’s final completed symphony, full of passion and emotion. Excerpts from the work will illustrate a narrative that brings the music to life, setting the stage for a complete performance of Tchaikovsky 6 after intermission. Eric Jacobsen, conductor Curtis […]
It’s Southeastern Virginia’s grandest Messiah! Iconic music including the Hallelujah chorus portrays one of the greatest stories ever told. This year will feature the full Christmas portion in addition to selections from the second and third parts of this sacred masterpiece which are sure to inspire. Christopher Allen, conductor Zoe Allen, soprano Sun-Ly Pierce, mezzo-soprano Alek Shrader, tenor Levi […]