Helen Martell, conductor From thrilling adventures to magical moments, the timeless sounds of John Williams movie soundtracks have delighted audiences for generations. Bring the whole family to experience the music that has made movie history! Join us before the Concert in the Lobby at 2PM for Fun Pre-Show Activities with:
Helen Martell, conductor All for the little ones’ holiday joys at the beloved Jingle Bell Jam! Now with performances in Newport News and Virginia Beach, Santa Claus will be going down through the chimney to hang out with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra twice this year. Who wouldn’t want to go and celebrate the holiday season […]
Helen Martell, conductor All for the little ones’ holiday joys at the beloved Jingle Bell Jam! Now with performances in Newport News and Virginia Beach, Santa Claus will be going down through the chimney to hang out with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra twice this year. Who wouldn’t want to go and celebrate the holiday season […]
Music rocks when it is powerful and edgy, and when it propels both audiences and performers into motion. Rhythm, defined as the organization of sounds in silence, is a key element in music that rocks as composers and musicians use patterns and grooves to drive music forward. Rock music embodies this propulsive quality with its […]
PB&J Family Series Helen Martell, conductor “The Unicorn’s Birthday®” by Bob Singleton is a charming, fantasy-and-fun-filled symphony experience. Join the family-friendly birthday celebration brimming with music, narration, fun sounds, captivating on-stage activity, projection graphics, and gentle audience interactivity. There’s even a visit from the Birthday Unicorn! Join us before the Concert in the Lobby […]
Helen Martell, conductor Benjamin Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf Created to introduce young people to the instruments of the orchestra, these timeless works contain beloved music that will entertain symphony audiences of all ages. There will NOT be PB&J Pre-Show Activities at the Coffee Concert. window.dataLayer […]
PB&J Family Series Helen Martell, conductor Benjamin Britten: Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Sergei Prokofiev: Peter and the Wolf Take a fun journey through the orchestra with two beloved pieces that bring each instrument to life through exciting music and storytelling. Charming narration and conductor Helen Martell will make this engaging for the whole […]