Echoes and Icons IT IS RECOMMENDED TO ARRIVE EARLY FOR THIS PERFORMANCE AS NO LATE SEATING WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE PROGRAM. Eric Jacobsen, conductor Simone Porter, violin Davóne Tines, bass-baritone Philip Glass: Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln” Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons In the first half, groundbreaking bass-baritone and Portsmouth native […]
Legacy and New Life Eric Jacobsen, conductor Jeffrey Kahane, piano Gabriel Kahane: Heirloom Concerto for Piano and Chamber Orchestra Gustav Mahler: Symphony No. 1, “Titan” Gustav Mahler famously said, “A symphony must be like the world. It must contain everything.” His First Symphony opens as nature awakens, celebrates the joy of youth, chronicles the triumphs […]
Thomas Wilkins, conductor Symone Harcum, soloist AMC250 Unity Chorale Virginia Symphony Orchestra In recognition of America's 250th and the annual African Landing Commemoration at Fort Monroe, Principal Guest Conductor and Norfolk native Thomas Wilkins returns to lead the VSO and special guests in a jubilant celebration of the contributions of African American composers. Music for […]
Due to a forecast of stormy weather, the Symphony on the Lawn scheduled for this Friday, August 28, at 7:30 p.m. will now take place in the Diamonstein Concert Hall in the Ferguson Center for the Arts. Free parking will be available in the Ferguson Center Parking Garage. Tickets for this event are free, but […]
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man Copland: “The Promise of Living” from The Tender Land Various: Potsdam Bernstein: "Make our Garden Grow" from Candide Harley Elias, writer Tanner Porter, arranger and orchestrator Mikhaela Mahony, director Special thanks to Wasserman Projects for commissioning the book. CAST: President Harry S. […]
Thomas Wilkins, conductor Grace Park, violin Brahms: Variations on a Theme by Haydn Samuel Barber: Violin Concerto Edward Elgar: Enigma Variations Solve the hidden melody of this captivating musical cryptogram that has stumped audiences for over 125 years. “Commenced in a spirit of humour & continued in deep seriousness” by composer Edward Elgar, Enigma Variations […]
Stefan Sanders, conductor Star Wars Celebration Weekend It Is! The Millennium Falcon has entered Hyperspace and is coming to Hampton Roads from a galaxy far, far away. Experience the power and ‘force’ of John Williams’ iconic score from the Star Wars universe like never before with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra! Now with performances in Newport […]
Swearingen & Kelli, band Fire & Rain is a beautiful collection of classics by James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, Cat Stevens, America, Jim Croce, Fleetwood Mac, and more. Duo Swearingen & Kelli join the VSO for a stellar performance of your favorite ’70s tunes. With siren-like vocals and prolific songwriting, Swearingen & Kelli have […]
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Elizabeth Coulter Vonderheide, violin Celia Daggy, viola Caroline Shaw: Entr’acte Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 Be astounded by the world’s most revered composition, Ludwig van Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony. This cornerstone of western music takes audiences on a euphoric journey of fate, from tragedy to triumph, from […]
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Gil Shaham, violin Orli Shaham, piano Leonard Bernstein: On the Town Reena Esmail: Concerto for Violin & Piano+* Jay Ungar: Ashokan Farewell Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Influenced by Native American folk songs, Black spirituals, and his native Bohemia, Dvořák’s “New World Symphony” whisks audiences away to the […]