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 […]
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 […]
THIS IS A VIRGINIA ARTS FESTIVAL PRODUCTION. This performance is not eligible for VSO vouchers or subscriber exchanges. Tickets are sold exclusively via the link provided, or by calling the Virginia Arts Festival Box Office at (757)282-2822. We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions, Bohemian Rhapsody….the list of Queen anthems goes on and […]
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 Millenium 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 […]
Eric Jacobsen & Helen Martell, conductors Virginia Symphony Orchestra Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra Antonín Dvořák: Selections from Symphony No. 9, “From the New World” Discover the amazing story behind one of America’s most famous symphonies—written by a Czech composer! Antonín Dvořák was inspired by African American spirituals, Native American music, and Longfellow’s poem The Song […]
Eric Jacobsen, conductor Clayton Stephenson, piano Nathalie Joachim: Cocoon Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 Sergei Prokofiev: Symphony No. 5 Pianist Clayton Stephenson brings his joyous charisma, expressive power, and natural ease to the romantic showstopper, Tchaikovsky’s First Piano Concerto. Continuing the season’s celebration of fifth symphonies, Music Director Eric Jacobsen conducts Prokofiev’s Fifth, […]
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CONCERT IS FULL. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER FOR THE 2ND CONCERT ON TUESDAY JAN 20 IN PORTSMOUTH. Eric Jacobsen, conductor Earl Bynum & The Mount, choir Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a beacon of hope and justice. Experience […]
Robert Shoup, conductor Patrice Covington, vocalist Virginia Symphony Orchestra Chorus Virginia Children’s Chorus The acclaimed holiday tradition continues – Holiday POPS! Showcasing the best that the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Chorus have to offer, this concert will shine like the brightest star on top of the tree! Get cozy with classic carols and dazzle in […]
Helen Martell, conductor With a visit from Santa Claus, the beloved Jingle Bell Jam rings in the magic of the season with the holiday tunes you know and love! Celebrate the holidays with the VSO and the best of Hampton Roads for an afternoon that will have you “gliding along with a song of a […]