
Press Releases
VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WELCOMES 2022-2023 NEW BOARD MEMBERS
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [August 1, 2022] – The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has announced nine new members to the Board of Directors as of June 27. Nat & Betty Brown reside in Williamsburg and are active members in the Let Freedom Ring Foundation and First Baptist Church...
CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO LEAVE VIRGINIA SYMPHONY THIS FALL
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [April 26, 2022] Karen M. Philion, who has served as the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s President and CEO since 2014, has announced she will step down in the fall after more than a decade with the organization. During her tenure, Philion is credited...
2.2.22 | JUST ANNOUNCED: Local Favorites Perform Beethoven and Haydn at the Ferguson Center, April 29, 2022
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [February 2, 2022] – Norfolk native and VSO Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins brings Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 to the Ferguson Center for the Arts with the Virginia Symphony on Friday, April 29, at 7:30 PM. Mr. Wilkins found his passion for...
1.21.22 | Virginia Symphony Orchestra Announces Nikki Thorpe as Director of Diversity and Engagement
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [January 21, 2022] – The Virginia Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce Nikki Thorpe as its first-ever Director of Diversity and Engagement. In this new role, Thorpe will be the primary staff support for all the VSO’s Equity, Diversity, and...
1.18.22 | New Fellowship Program at Virginia Symphony Seeks to Diversify Orchestras Nationwide
In Partnership with ODU, Local Public Schools to Gain Mentors HAMPTON ROADS, VA [January 18, 2022] The Virginia Symphony Orchestra has announced a new Musician Fellowship Program for four early-career African American orchestral string musicians to advance the goal of...
News & Reviews
9.17.21 | The New Maestro
by Jeff Maisey | VEER MagSeptember 17, 2021 By Montague Gammon III The newly appointed twelfth Music Director of our Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Eric Jacobsen, flew into town from his current home in Brooklyn late last month, hitting the ground – or rather the stage...
8.31.21 | Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Under the Stars’ concert a Williamsburg tradition
Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Under the Stars’ concert a Williamsburg tradition By JOHN SHULSON VIRGINIA GAZETTE | AUG 31, 2021 AT 1:00 PM Williamsburg is a town of traditions and one of its most popular music traditions has been the free outdoor concert offered by...
7.29.21 | Another View with Barbara Hamm Lee on WHRO: Featuring Thomas Wilkins
Another View with Barbara Hamm Lee on WHRO: Featuring Thomas Wilkins ACT-SO WINNERS! If you've ever heard of ACT-SO, boy are you in for a treat! This NAACP youth achievement program allows high school students of African descent to develop their areas of interest and...
7.20.21 | Making a Difference Mondays on WMBG Radio: Featuring Eric Jacobsen
Making a Difference Mondays on WMBG Radio: Featuring Eric Jacobsen Click the link to listen to Eric Jacobsen's interview!
7.19.21 | Thomas Wilkins is back in Norfolk with new Virginia Symphony Orchestra position
Thomas Wilkins is back in Norfolk with new Virginia Symphony Orchestra position By MIKE HOLTZCLAWVIRGINIAN-PILOT CORRESPONDENTJUL 19, 2021 AT 8:39 AM Thomas Wilkins believes music is more than just notes on paper or melodic sounds. It is transformative and alive, and...
7.18.21 | State of the Water with Dr. Eric Claville on WNSB: Featuring Thomas Wilkins
State of the Water with Dr. Eric Claville on WNSB: Featuring Thomas Wilkins
Virginia Symphony Orchestra – Shenandoah
Members of the VSO violin section perform a beautiful arrangement of Shenandoah as a tribute to Hampton Roads and our beautiful state of Virginia!
VSO Music Director Announcement
On June 2, 2021, the Virginia Symphony announced Eric Jacobsen as the newest Music Director!