Press Releases
9.16.19 | Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents “Once Upon A Symphony” Family Concert
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [September 16, 2019] The magic of live musical performance combines with enchanting storytelling in the Virginia Symphony’s upcoming family concert, Once Upon a Symphony! This exciting event is perfect for children aged 3-10 and will take place at...
9.13.19 | JOANN FALLETTA TO BE NAMED MUSIC DIRECTOR LAUREATE OF THE VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [September 13, 2019] – In celebration of JoAnn Falletta’s long and significant tenure as Music Director, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra announced today that she will be named the Connie and Marc Jacobson Music Director Laureate when she steps down...
9.9.19 • Virginia Symphony Orchestra Sensory Friendly Concert – Tickets On Sale Now!
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [September 9, 2019] Tickets for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s first-ever Sensory Friendly Concert are on sale now! Join the VSO on November 2, 2019 at 3PM at the Ferguson Center for the Arts for this inclusive and exciting event! The event will...
9.3.19 • From Classics to POPs, Virginia Symphony’s 2019/20 Season Opens with Two Blockbuster Weekends of Musical Events Across Hampton Roads
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [September 3, 2019] – The Virginia Symphony Orchestra launches its 2019/20 fall season with two weekends of exciting concerts across multiple communities in Hampton Roads September 13 through 21, including the Sandler Center in Virginia Beach, and...
8.20.19- The Virginia Symphony Orchestra Presents Free Labor Day Weekend Concert Series
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [August 20, 2019] – Scenic outdoor venues in Chesapeake, Williamsburg and Yorktown will be the site for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Symphony Under the Stars series, August 29 - September 1, the VSO’s annual Labor Day weekend celebration. All...
8.15.19 – “CommUNITY” Event Aims to Unite Hampton Roads Through Music
City of Norfolk & Virginia Symphony Orchestra partner to host third annual event HAMPTON ROADS, VA [August 15, 2019] – Members of the community are invited to play and sing alongside the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on September 8. The third annual CommUNITY...
News & Reviews
10.15.18 | Boléro
By Montague Gammon III The Franks are coming! The Franks are coming! And if (to further paraphrase George M. Cohan’s World War I song “Over There”) French drums are not “rum-tumming everywhere” in the mid-October Virginia Symphony Boléro concert, the 4,050 snare drum...
10.1.18 | Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Season Opener Spotlights Stories in Classical Music
By Rebecca Evans Last weekend, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra commenced their 2018-2019 season with performances at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, Chrysler Hall, and the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts. The show, titled Pictures at an Exhibition, featured...
8.23.18 | Community concert featuring Virginia Symphony Orchestra unites region
By Dan Duke The Virginian-Pilot Aug 23, 2018 The power of music and love will be on display at a special event Sunday in Norfolk. And for music lovers, the event offers a chance for amateurs to play and sing with real pros. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus...
9.26.18 | Cameron led the way in VSO’s ‘wow’ opening performance
By John Shulson Sept. 26, 2018 While the opening program of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s season Friday in the Ferguson Center, classified it as “Pictures at an Exhibition,” by far the work that captured the attention of the audience and the evening was guest...
9.12.18 | Macy’s Celebrates 6 Remarkable Women for Their Different Leadership Paths
In a new ad focused on Macy’s fall collection, BBDO continues its “Find the Remarkable You” campaign by featuring six women from different walks of professional life, yet bound together by their talent, leadership and achievements. The group is impressive, inspiring...
9.15.18 | With clock ticking with Virginia Symphony Orchestra, JoAnn Falletta takes it ‘one concert at a time’
She knows what her last number will be. The sly smile on JoAnn Falletta’s face makes that clear. But she’s not telling. She has been the music director for the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for 27 years, far longer than any of her 10 predecessors. This spring she...
Find YOUR Reason to go to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
Patrons of the Virginia Symphony describe some of the reasons they go to the Virginia Symphony’s concerts. Watch what they have to say, then Find YOUR Reason.
Find YOUR Reason to Give to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
The Virginia Symphony relies on the generosity of individuals in the community to ensure that we continue to bring premiere world-class music to Hampton Roads and to directly impact the lives of students and residents of our community through the our education and community outreach programs. In this video you will hear three of our patrons describe the reasons they give to the Virginia Symphony. Have you found YOUR reason?
JoAnn Falletta: 20 Years of Magic with the Virginia Symphony
A loving tribute from friends and musicians as JoAnn Falletta celebrates her 20th season as Music Director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra.
A special message to the people of Japan from Music Director JoAnn Falletta
In light of the tragic events taking place in Japan due to the earthquake and tsunami, VSO Music DirectorJoAnn Falletta has recorded a special message to the people of Japan from the Virginia Symphony. Several of our musicians have family members living in Japan, and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this time. Special thanks to Hitomi Tsuchiya, our principal librarian, for providing the translation.
Virginia Symphony Orchestra Education Programs
The Music of David Bowie Pre-Party
The Music of David Bowie
Cameron Carpenter 2016
