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Auditor Seats Available for Upcoming Conducting Workshop

Gain a rare, behind-the-scenes view of the rehearsal process with the Richmond Symphony. A limited number of auditors are invited to attend all conducting rehearsals during this three-day seminar, offering direct insight into musical leadership, interpretation, and collaboration from the podium. Auditors will also have the opportunity to connect with Music Director Valentina Peleggi. ——————— […]

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Upcoming Richmond Symphony Performances in Communities Across Central Virginia

This summer, the Richmond Symphony will perform at a number of community events! First, we’ll return to Pocahontas Premieres at Pocahontas State Park on Saturday, June 6. Associate Conductor Hae Lee will lead works by Tchaikovsky, John Williams, and more. For more information, click here. Next, we’ll spend two days at Richmond SailFest, presented by

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Just Announced: Storytime with the Richmond Symphony at Richmond Public Library

Hosted by the Richmond Symphony Education & Community Engagement Department and the Richmond Public Library, join us on Sunday, May 31 at 3:30pm for a special Symphony Storytime featuring Peter & the Wolf performed by a wind quintet with live narration! This interactive afternoon combines live music with the beloved classic children’s story, creating a

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Join the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program!

Spread the word—it’s audition season at the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Whether you’re new to the program or a current student hoping to move up to a new ensemble, this is your chance to be a part of our 2026–27 season! Students will have the option to audition in person or virtually, with in-person

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Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program Presents End-of-Season Concerts

It’s hard to believe it’s already the end of another amazing season with the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Join us in the Carpenter Theatre TODAY on Sunday, May 17 and TOMORROW on Monday, May 18 to hear our last notes of the season. Both performances are free to attend; tickets are not required. Read

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Annual Teacher Appreciation Event Welcomes Music Educators to Carpenter Theatre

On Saturday, April 11, 2026, the Richmond Symphony and the Richmond Symphony School of Music hosted its annual Teacher Appreciation event! Local music teachers were invited to the Carpenter Theatre to experience works by Beethoven, Copland, and Montgomery at this Symphony Series concert as our guests, gathering at intermission to mix and mingle in the

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Hopkins-Eggleston Discovery Concerts Announced for Next Season

The Richmond Symphony School of Music is delighted to announce our Hopkins-Eggleston Discovery Concerts for the 2026-27 season! These age-appropriate performances for students align with Virginia Standards of Learning and welcome school groups from across the state of Virginia. The coming season will include two separate sets of concerts: Remarkable Richmond, which explores the history

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Audition to Join the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program!

Spread the word—it’s audition season at the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program! Whether you’re new to the program or a current student hoping to move up to a new ensemble, this is your chance to be a part of our 2026–27 season! Students will have the option to audition in person or virtually, with in-person

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Auditor Seats Available for Upcoming Conducting Workshop

Gain a rare, behind-the-scenes view of the rehearsal process with the Richmond Symphony. A limited number of auditors are invited to attend all conducting rehearsals during this three-day seminar, offering direct insight into musical leadership, interpretation, and collaboration from the podium. Auditors will also have the opportunity to connect with Music Director Valentina Peleggi. ———————

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Congratulations to Youth Orchestra Program Students Selected for All-Virginia Ensembles

Congratulations to our Youth Orchestra Program students selected to participate in this year’s prestigious All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra event! All-Virginia ensembles bring together the top student musicians from across the state, and this year’s event will culminate in an afternoon of performances on Saturday, April 18. The following students will represent the Richmond Symphony

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