Save the Date: Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and Richmond Symphony Side-by-Side

The string musicians of the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, conducted by Richmond Symphony Associate Conductor Hae Lee, perform Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik in the November 2025 All YOP Ensembles Showcase. February's side-by-side with the Richmond Symphony will feature full woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Photo by Dave Pearson Photography.

The Richmond Symphony and the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra, our pre-professional youth ensemble, come together in a special side-by-side performance, weaving youth orchestra students with Richmond Symphony musicians in each section of the orchestra. Repertoire will include Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, Arturo Márquez’s Danzón No. 2, and more. Mark the date now for this special collaboration!

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Richmond Symphony and Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Side-by-Side Concert

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm

Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

600 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23219

This event is free to attend; no ticket is required.

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You’re invited! ✉️🎶 The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Richmond Symphony come together in Carpenter Theatre for their first side-by-side performance since February 2020, weaving youth orchestra students together with professional musicians in each section of the orchestra. 

The program will include works by Bizet, Márquez, Mascagni, Smetana, and Tchaikovsky and will be conducted by Hae Lee, RSYO conductor and Jack and Mary Ann Frable Associate Conductor Chair. 

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RSYO and Richmond Symphony Side-by-Side
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm
Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center
Admission is free; no ticket is required

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Fun fact: Today, January 27, is Mozart’s birthday! Also celebrating his birthday today is our very own Hae Lee, conductor of RSYO! Happy birthday, Hae, and thank you for all you do to support our young musicians! 🎉

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