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 […]
Echoes and Icons Eric Jacobsen, conductor Simone Porter, violin Davóne Tines, bass-baritone Antonio Vivaldi: The Four Seasons Philip Glass: Symphony No. 15, “Lincoln” Dynamic violinist Simone Porter returns to the VSO to perform a beloved Baroque masterpiece that vividly depicts the changing seasons. In the second half, groundbreaking bass-baritone and Portsmouth native Davóne Tines returns […]
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:
Evan Roider, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Celebrate one of cinema’s most revered collaborations between composer and filmmaker as the VSO brings music from films like E.T., Jaws, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Indiana Jones, and more to life! Hear why this partnership has inspired audiences for over 50 years.
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 […]
Robert Shoup, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Showcasing the brightest and best of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Holiday POPs! is the holiday tradition that keeps on giving! Enjoy holiday hits of today “where the lovelight gleams” and bring the holidays home with beloved classic carols “and presents on the tree” […]
A Toast to Vienna Eric Jacobsen, conductor Minha Kim, flute Johann Strauss II: Perpetuum Mobile; Musikalischer Sherz (Musical Joke) Johann Strauss II: Overture to Die Fledermaus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Concerto No. 1 in G major for Flute & Orchestra Paul Hindemith: Mathis der Maler (Matthias the Painter) Johann Strauss II: An der schönen blauen Donau […]
Wrath & Wonder Eric Jacobsen, conductor Virginia Symphony Orchestra Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Giuseppe Verdi: Messa da Requiem Verdi’s monumental Requiem Mass movingly depicts life, death, and hope so dramatically that it has been referred to as an “opera in disguise.” Music Director Eric Jacobsen conducts combined forces of over 200 musicians as the VSO […]
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 […]
Deep Currents Eric Jacobsen, conductor Grace Park, violin Sterling Elliott, cello Claude Debussy: Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun Ottorino Respighi: Fountains of Rome Still/Goosby: Suite for Cello & Orchestra Johannes Brahms: Concerto for Violin and Cello Welcome back award-winning Newport News native Sterling Elliot to partner with VSO Concertmaster Grace Park in Brahms’ […]