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SYMPHONY Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021 @ 8pm Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Louis Schwizgebel, Piano

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: Fanfare on Amazing Grace PRICE: Piano Concerto (in one movement) DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”

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CELLO VIRTUOSITYSaturday, Oct. 23, 2021 @ 8pm Sunday, Oct.24, 2021 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor Sterling Elliott, Cello MELISSA DUNPHY: Overdrive HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 “Classical” STRAVINSKY: Pulcinella Suite


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NEW WORLD SYMPHONYSaturday, Sept. 25, 2021 @ 8pm Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Louis Schwizgebel, Piano

ADOLPHUS HAILSTORK: Fanfare on Amazing Grace PRICE: Piano Concerto (in one movement) DVOŘÁK: Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”


RUSH HOUR AT HARDYWOODThursday, Oct. 14, 2021 @ 6:30pm Hardywood Park Craft BreweryThe Richmond Symphony returns to Hardywood for the brewery’s 20th anniversary! Chamber classics, craft beer, food trucks and fun.

$15 COVER CHARGE

CELLO VIRTUOSITYSaturday, Oct. 23, 2021 @ 8pm Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor Sterling Elliott, Cello MELISSA DUNPHY: Overdrive HAYDN: Cello Concerto No. 2 in D PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 “Classical” STRAVINSKY: Pulcinella Suite


Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops Concerts for FamiliesHALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR!Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 @ 11am Dominion Energy Center, Carpenter Theatre

The Richmond Symphony puts the “Howl” in your Halloween. Family-friendly favorites featuring movie hits: Black Panther, Pixar’s Coco, and from John Williams’ Superman and Harry Potter. Kids – come in costume!Activities for Families begin one hour before each concert!

TICKETS: $20 (ADULTS) • $10 (KIDS)





Pops—Thanksgiving Weekend! LET IT SNOW!Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021 @ 8PM Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

It’s Richmond’s favorite holiday musical tradition – now on Thanksgiving Weekend! Celebrate the season with family and friends with your Richmond Symphony at the Carpenter Theatre. Carols, classics, and sparkling holiday favorites – even a visit from Santa!


A Baroque Holiday Highlights from Handel’s MESSIAH Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021 @ 7:30PM Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Chia-Hsuan Lin, Conductor Dominic Rotella, Horn Evan Williams, TromboneThe greatest story ever told. The most majestic music ever conceived. Be there for the greatest moments from Handel’s “Messiah” with the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Symphony Chorus and soloists. Plus, other Baroque classics to brighten your holiday musical celebration.


Classical Masterworks BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH!Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 @ 8pm Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Katherine Needleman, OboeGIPPS: Symphony No. 2 GIPPS: Oboe Concerto BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 5


RUSH HOUR AT HARDYWOODThursday, Nov. 18, 2021 @ 6:30pm Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

$15 COVER CHARGE





Metro Series BACH & SCHUMANNFriday, Jan. 21, 2022 @ 7:30pm Perkinson Center for the ArtsSunday, Jan. 23, 2022 @ 3:00pm Randolph-Macon CollegeEmanuele Andrizzi, Conductor Mary Boodell, FluteBACH: Flute Concerto in D minor SCHUMANN: Symphony No. 3, “Rhenish”


Classical Masterworks VIOLIN VIRTUOSITYSaturday, Jan. 29, 2022 @ 8pm Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Stefan Jackiw, Violin

ROXANNA PANUFNIK: Alma’s songs (world premiere!) KORNGOLD: Violin Concerto BRAHMS: Symphony No. 1


Richmond Ballet & Richmond Symphony join forces for THE NUTCRACKERDec. 11-23, 2021 Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Call 804-344-0906 x224 for tickets.

Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops Concerts for Families MARTIN LUTHER KINGSaturday, Jan. 15, 2022 @ 11am Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

A concert that sounds the inspiring message of Dr. Martin Luther King. With music by more than a century of Black composers: Florence Price, William Grant Still, Undine Smith Moore, Coleridge Taylor Perkinson, and Adolphus Hailstork. Music of the spirit. Music of triumph. Perfect for families. Activities for Families begin one hour before each concert!






Pops Series BUGS BUNNY AT THE SYMPHONYSunday, Feb. 13, 2022@ 3PM Altria Theater Be vewry, vewry quiet, because your favorite Looney Tunes are coming to the Altria Theater. Experience the classic Warner Bros. cartoons projected on the big screen with live music by the Richmond Symphony. “What’s Opera, Doc?”, “The Rabbit of Seville,” and other beloved favorites.


Richmond Ballet & Richmond Symphony join forces for ROMEO & JULIETFeb. 18-20, 2022 Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

The Richmond Symphony performs Prokofiev’s score.

Call 804-344-0906 x224 for tickets.

Pops Series JAZZ & SWING - A CLASSIC TRIBUTESaturday, Feb. 5, 2022 @ 8PM Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Frank Sinatra. He gave song its swing. Ella Fitzgerald. She gave jazz its greatest voice. A tribute to Frank and Ella, featuring the magnificent voices of Tony DeSare and Capathia Jenkins. They celebrate the legacy of these legends.


RUSH HOUR AT HARDYWOODThursday, Feb. 10, 2022 @ 6:30pm Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

$15 COVER CHARGE




Classical Masterworks FROM SCOTLAND’S HIGHLANDSSaturday, March 19, 2022 @ 8pm Sunday, March 20, 2022 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Daisuke Yamamoto, Violin DAVIES: An Orkney Wedding, with Sunrise BRUCH: Scottish Fantasy MENDELSSOHN: Symphony No. 3 “Scottish”


Metro Series MAHLER’S FOURTHSunday, March 27, 2022 @ 3PM Randolph-Macon CollegeValentia Peleggi, Conductor MAHLER: Symphony No. 4 (arranged for chamber orchestra by Klaus Simon)


Classical Masterworks RAVISHING RACHMANINOFFSaturday, Feb. 26, 2022 @ 8pm Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor George Li, Piano RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 2 SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 5


RUSH HOUR AT HARDYWOODThursday, March 10, 2022 @ 6:30pm Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

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Pops Series REX RICHARDSONSaturday, April 23, 2022 @ 8PM Dominion Energy Center, Carpenter Theatre

Richmond’s own Rex Richardson salutes the smooth, seductive sound of Duke Ellington and those Billy Strayhorn standards: “Satin Doll,” “Take the ‘A’ Train,” and more. It won’t mean a thing if you’re not there to swing! The concert includes a new work composed by Trey Pollard of Richmond’s Spacebomb Records. “A standout soloist with the power, range, and flexibility to rival Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw…” declares Downbeat magazine of Rex Richardson’s trumpet virtuosity.


Metro Series MOZART & MORE Friday, April 29, 2022 @ 7:30pm Perkinson Center for the ArtsSunday, May 1, 2022 @ 3:00pm Randolph-Macon CollegeNicholas Hersh, Conductor Thomas Schneider, Bassoonprogram includes: MOZART: Bassoon Concerto


Virginia Opera & Richmond Symphony join forces for Mozart’s THE MARRIAGE OF FIGAROFriday, April 1, 2022 @ 8:00pm Sunday, April 3, 2022 @ 2:30pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Mozart’s sparkling music performed by the Richmond Symphony.

Call 866-673-7282 for tickets.

Classical Masterworks Chorus 50th Anniversary HAYDN’S “CREATION”Saturday, April 9, 2022 @ 8pm Sunday, April 10, 2022 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Erin Freeman, Conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus

HAYDN: The Creation TICKETS START AT $10





Atlantic Union Bank LolliPops Concerts for Families PETER & THE WOLFSaturday, May 7, 2022 @ 11:00am Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Music that enchants and delights any generation. “Peter and Wolf” is an unforgettable introduction to the orchestra that children (and adults!) adore. Activities for Families begin one hour before each concert!


Pops Series STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACKSunday, May 15, 2022 @ 3PM Altria Theater It burst on the screen in 1980 – the sequel to “Star Wars,” and the second of the original trilogy. See it again with John Williams’ stirring music performed live by the Richmond Symphony as this cinema classic unspools at the Altria Theater.


Classical Masterworks Season Finale! BEETHOVEN’S NINTH!Saturday, May 21, 2022 @ 8pm Sunday, May 22, 2022 @ 3pm Dominion Energy Center Carpenter Theatre

Valentina Peleggi, Conductor Richmond Symphony Chorus April Martin, Soprano Stephanie Foley Davis, Mezzo-Soprano Rodrick Dixon, Tenor Damien Geter, Bass-Baritone VALERIE COLEMAN: Umoja JOEL THOMPSON: An Act of Resistance BEETHOVEN: Symphony No. 9 “Choral”


All artists, programs, and dates subject to change.





Carpenter Theatre at Dominion Energy Center

Altria Theatre

HOW TO ORDERVISIT: RichmondSymphony.com

CALL: 804.788.1212 x29am-5pm Mon-Fri

TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED IN PERSON AT:Altria Theater Box Office 6 N Laurel St, Richmond, VA 2322010am-2pm Mon-FriEntrance on the Main St. Side of the building. Free 20-minute street parking next to the box office entrance. Tickets may also be purchased at the concert venue starting at least 1.5 hours before the concert.

PRE-CONCERT TALKS...return this season beginning one hour before every Masterworks concert!

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