HAMPTON ROADS, VA [March 24, 2025]
- WHO: Virginia Symphony Orchestra with Demarre McGill and Thomas Wilkins
WHERE: Various Locations; Chrysler Hall, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts- Chrysler Hall: 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510
- Ferguson Center for the Arts: 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
- Sandler Center for the Performing Arts: 201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
- WHEN: FRIDAY March 28, 2025- SUNDAY March 30, 2025.
- WHAT: Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins returns to lead Mozart’s final symphony. Considered the crowning achievement of his symphonic compositions, it was nicknamed for the king of the Roman gods. Demarre McGill is a dynamic and acclaimed flutist who will captivate you with his spirited presentation of C.P.E. Bach’s most famous flute concerto.
- TICKETS: Available at $25/39/56/79/119
$15 Student Tickets Available - LINK: https://virginiasymphony.org/mozarts-jupiter-symphony
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As the region’s most celebrated musical, educational, and entrepreneurial arts organization, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra continues to challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what an American orchestra can be. Innovation and excellence are at the heart of the VSO’s narrative. The VSO has received national attention for its unique mission serving a home area of 1.7 million across the diverse communities of southeastern Virginia. Through appearances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and its commitment to adventurous programming, the VSO and its musicians have been highlighted in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio, and BBC Worldwide News.
As the largest performing arts organization in southeastern Virginia, the VSO and VSO Chorus present more than 150 concerts and events annually for more than 100,000 residents and visitors. Recent innovations include health and wellness programs, including interactive therapeutic experiences for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and adopting welcoming concert environments for those who are neurodiverse. Since 2019, the VSO has been recognized nationally for striving to reflect the region’s ethnic and racial diversity in its members, its programming, and its leadership.
The selection of the young and dynamic conductor Eric Jacobsen as music director in 2021 was another bold step forward for the VSO, further expanding its vision to attract wider and larger audiences with engaging concert experiences and creative and relevant programming. Rounding out the artistic leadership team is Norfolk native Thomas Wilkins in the role of Principal Guest Conductor, reflecting the VSO’s commitment to tell its community’s stories and advance the important conversations that will promote understanding and belonging among all residents.
