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South of the James Big Tent Festival

Emma Hultgren Mar 30, 2020

LOCATION: Forest Hill Park // 4021 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225 // Near the Old Stone House

FESTIVAL DATE & TIME: June 6, 2020 3-8:30 pm

PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE: TBD // Performance Applications now being accepted

FOOD TRUCKS: TBD // Vendor Applications now being accepted

KIDS ZONE: TBD // Contact Kristen Allegood

VENDORS: TBD // Vendor Applications now being accepted

Contact Kristen Allegood, Community Partnerships Manager for the Richmond Symphony at
community@richmondsymphony.com or 804-788-4717 x141

RAIN DATE Sunday June 7th

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POSTPONED: Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020: Closing Gala Concert

Graphic Design Intern Mar 28, 2020

IMPORTANT UPDATE: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and concern for the well-being of our patrons, the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020, has been postponed and rescheduled for May 13-23, 2021.

OPTIONS FOR TICKET HOLDERS:

OPTION 1: Keep your ticket. Keep your current ticket to use for the new date!

OPTION 2: Support Your Richmond Symphony by Donating Your Tickets. Your ticket purchase helps fuel our ability to serve our community, in good times and in challenging times such as this. Concert cancellations and postponement will have a serious financial impact on our organization, and we hope that if you are unable to attend on the new date, you will choose to help by contributing your tickets back as a charitable gift (and receive a tax deduction for the total ticket value). Your generous tax-deductible donation today ensures that the Richmond Symphony will continue to share the joy of live music together in the future.

OPTION 3: Receive a credit for a future performance. If you are unable to attend on the new date, you may request a credit to be used for a Richmond Symphony 20/21 Season concert or subscription.

OPTION 4: Receive a refund for your ticket. Please note, if you paid by credit card and request a refund, tickets will be refunded to the credit card used for the original purchase.

Please email Patron Services (patronservices@richmondsymphony.com) and let us know which option you choose. Be sure to include the name on the ticket order and phone number where we can reach you. Please be aware that Patron Services is responding to a high volume of emails and your inquiry may take longer than normal to answer. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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POSTPONED: MENUHIN COMPETITION RICHMOND 2020

Carrie Thornbrugh Mar 26, 2020

MAY 14-24 2020

The Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020 will bring 44 of the best young violinists in the world to perform in Richmond. During the 11-day festival from May 14-24, audiences will experience extraordinary violinists, special guest artists, amazing orchestral performances by Sphinx Virtuosi, your own Richmond Symphony, and many more!

To find out more about the events and to purchase single tickets, please visit the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020 website or design your own Menuhin Experience Concert Package and save 10% when you choose two or more concerts.

OPTIONS FOR TICKET HOLDERS:

OPTION 1: Keep your ticket. Keep your current ticket to use for the new date!

OPTION 3: Receive a credit for a future performance. If you are unable to attend on the new date, you may request a credit to be used for a Richmond Symphony 20/21 Season concert or subscription.

OPTION 4: Receive a refund for your ticket. Please note, if you paid by credit card and request a refund, tickets will be refunded to the credit card used for the original purchase.

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POSTPONED: Competition: Senior Finals

Ashley Moore Mar 26, 2020

OPTIONS FOR TICKET HOLDERS:

OPTION 1: Keep your ticket. Keep your current ticket to use for the new date!

OPTION 3: Receive a credit for a future performance. If you are unable to attend on the new date, you may request a credit to be used for a Richmond Symphony 20/21 Season concert or subscription.

OPTION 4: Receive a refund for your ticket. Please note, if you paid by credit card and request a refund, tickets will be refunded to the credit card used for the original purchase.

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Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020: Opening Gala Concert

Graphic Design Intern Mar 24, 2020

The Opening Gala Concert kicks off the Menuhin Competition Richmond 2020 in spectacular fashion, with violin solos performed by three previous winners of the 1^stPrize including an outstanding juror, alongside celebratory orchestral works. Chloe Chua and Christian Li, joint winners of the Geneva 2018 Junior 1^st Prize, and Soyoung Yoon, 2020 juror and winner of the Boulogne 2002 Senior 1^st Prize, are conducted by guest conductor Jahja Ling and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, which closes the concert with Rimsky-Korsakov’s effervescent and virtuosic Capriccio Espagnol.

This evening’s events are sponsored by

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Chesterfield LIVE!

Emma Hultgren Mar 23, 2020

The Chesterfield LIVE! music festival will be Saturday, May 9. This free, family-friendly musical event hosted by Chesterfield County, in partnership with the Richmond Symphony and the Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce, will feature premiere musical acts, all performing under the Symphony’s iconic “Big Tent.”

In addition to musical entertainment, there will be a children’s play area with inflatables, local vendors, a variety of local food trucks and local brews for purchase. Bring your family, friends and coworkers to kick off the summer in Chesterfield!

Gates open at 2 p.m.
No pets, outside food or drinks or glassware will be allowed.
Blankets and lawn chairs are recommended.

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Youth Orchestra Program Spring Concert

Graphic Design Intern Mar 15, 2020

The Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra performs masterworks of the orchestral repertoire, as students hold themselves to a high level of discipline, preparation and musicianship. Nearly all members of RSYO study with private instructors and all are leaders in their school programs.

Concert is free and open to the public. No ticket required.

Click here to learn more about our Youth Orchestra program.

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The Byrd Theatre Temporarily Closes due to COVID-19

Lisa Rogerson Byrd Theater Mar 14, 2020

Out of deep care and concern for our dedicated staff and our wonderful Byrd community, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily suspend all films and special events effective Saturday, March 14th 8am

This is a precautionary and voluntary measure as we currently have no known cases of novel coronavirus COVID-19 associated with the Byrd Theatre.

Given the recommendations from the World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control about social distancing, we believe this is the most responsible and prudent action to protect the well-being of our community and staff.

The Byrd Theatre will still be accepting financial donations. Public support is especially appreciated during this time and will help the Byrd to reopen with minimal disruption as soon as it is acceptable to do so.

All previously purchased tickets for cancelled screenings will be refunded.

We appreciate your support in this unprecedented time and will share our plans as we re-evaluate.

Be Well & Wash Your Hands,

The Byrd Theatre

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COVID-19 UPDATE

rechinhm Mar 14, 2020

Amid growing concern about the spread of COVID-19 (also called novel coronavirus), VCU’s priority is the health and safety of each member of our community, including the ever-growing Grace Street Theater community. In following the guidance of VCU’s action plan in response to COVID-19, The Grace Street Theater will be cancelling all events scheduled between now and April 15, 2020, and closing the theater until further notice. We will resume hosting events as soon as it is safe to do so, and appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes. Please visit alert.vcu.edu for University updates, and the VCUarts COVID-19 blog at blogs.vcu.edu/artsdean/. Check back here for additional Grace Street Theater operational and event updates.

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Coronavirus Update

Lisa Rogerson Byrd Theater Mar 13, 2020

Dear Byrd Theatre guests,

We are continuing to actively monitor the VDH and CDC and listen to the Governor, the Mayor and other officials in the developing impact of COVID-19 in our community. In an effort to protect you, our guests, and allow you to practice social distancing, we are capping our attendance for our shows at 175 people moving forward, this is 25% of our seating capacity in our lower auditorium.

We hope this will provide an escape to the movies you want, while allowing you the ability to practice the recommended social distancing space needed. Please remember, if you are sick, or have symptoms to stay home for the safety of all of our community.

We continue with increased frequency of cleaning common areas and sanitizing high touch surfaces, including spraying and wiping seats, between screenings. Our staff has increased hand washing and using gloves at the box office. You’ll also see we are no longer tearing tickets to avoid hand to hand contact.

We’ve reminded staff to follow standard precautions, including frequent hand washing, and to stay home if they feel ill. We also request patrons do the same by not coming to the theatre if you have a fever or feel ill or are experiencing symptoms.

We will continue to monitor and follow guidance from the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and state authorities.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Byrd Theatre

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A note about Coronavirus

Lisa Rogerson Byrd Theater Mar 11, 2020

Dear Byrd Theatre guests,

Our priority at The Byrd Theatre is the health and safety of our audience members and our employees. We are actively monitoring the development of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and its potential impact.

The risk of COVID-19 is low in our Greater Richmond area. We have implemented precautionary measures as recommended by the VDH and the CDC, including increased frequency of cleaning common areas and sanitizing high touch surfaces, including spraying and wiping seats, between screenings. We are also providing hand sanitizer for our patrons and staff.

The theatre is operating as usual. We will continue to monitor and follow guidance from the Virginia Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as well as local and state authorities.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Byrd Theatre

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Metro 4

Graphic Design Intern Mar 9, 2020

Enjoy small-ensemble favorites in an intimate setting at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Va. Led by Music Director Candidate Farkhad Khudyev, the program includes Takemitsu’s Toward the Sea II, featuring Richmond Symphony’s Principal Harpist Lynette Wardle and Principal Flutist Mary Boodell. Also on the program are beloved Impressionist works by Debussy and Ravel, in addition to Prokofiev’s charming Summer Day.

Learn more about Farkhad Khudyev, Conductor.
Learn more about Mary Boodell, Flute.
Learn more about Lynette Wardle, Harp.

Program Notes

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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

Ashley Moore Mar 2, 2020

The Richmond Symphony will present a full screening of Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back live in concert on April 25, 2020, @ 7:30 PM at the Altria Theater. Led by Guest Conductor Keitaro Harada, the Richmond Symphony will play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams’ iconic score live as the film is projected on-screen.

Since the release of the first Star Wars movie over 40 years ago, the Star Wars saga has had a seismic impact on both cinema and culture, inspiring audiences around the world with its mythic storytelling, captivating characters, groundbreaking special effects and iconic musical scores composed by Williams.

Tickets to Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back go on sale to the public Monday, Oct. 7 @ 10 AM, with a special pre-sale on Thursday, Oct. 3 @ 10 AM for Richmond Symphony donors and subscribers. For more information please call 804.788.1212.

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Rush Hour 4

Ashley Moore Feb 24, 2020

The Richmond Symphony’s popular Rush Hour concerts return to Hardywood Park Craft Brewery Richmond-Scott’s Addition. These one-hour informal concerts feature fantastic orchestral and chamber music in the Hardywood tasting room. Grab a beer, hit the food trucks and enjoy a great concert at 6:30 on a Thursday night.

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Altria Masterworks 7: Farkhad Khudyev

Graphic Design Intern Feb 22, 2020

Cheer on Music Director Candidate Farkhad Khudyev as he leads the Richmond Symphony in an invigorating program based on poems and stories, including Rachmaninov’s The Bells, a choral symphony inspired by Edgar Alan Poe’s poem of the same name and featuring the Richmond Symphony Chorus. Also on the program is Grieg’s Lyric Suite, Opus 54, with the famous movement “March of the Dwarfs,” and Janáček’s Taras Bulba, a rhapsody for orchestra based on a novel by Nikolai Gogol about Cossack leader Taras Bulba and his sons during an uprising against the Poles in 1692.

Learn more about Farkhad Khudyev, Conductor.

Program Notes

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Aida

Emma Hultgren Feb 16, 2020

War. Egypt versus Ethiopia in the days of the pharaohs. She is a princess and he a soldier; if only they were on the same side…

Verdi’s epic masterpiece is the spectacle of opera on the grandest scale, yet focuses on the most basic human emotion-love.

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

Join Dr. Glenn Winters for his “Opera Up Close” pre-curtain talk forty-five minutes before each performance for his informative and entertaining insights on each production.

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Altria Masterworks 7: Farkhad Khudyev

Graphic Design Intern Feb 16, 2020

Learn more about Farkhad Khudyev, Conductor.

Program Notes

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LolliPops 4: Appalachian Spring

Ashley Moore Feb 15, 2020

A pleasure for both eyes and ears, this Lollipops program features dancers from the School of Richmond Ballet ensembles, performing a newly choreographed work set to music from Aaron Copland’s timeless Appalachian Spring—a ballet containing the beloved Shaker melody, “Simple Gifts.” A pre-concert festival in Rhythm Hall will take place at 10 a.m., featuring our instrument petting zoo, Cook County Bluegrass, free face painting, and a craft from Children’s Museum of Richmond. All Lollipops concerts run an hour-long and are sensory-friendly

For more information about the School of Richmond Ballet, please visit: https://www.richmondballet.com/school/ensembles/

Join us at 10am for a free pre-concert festival, featuring our Instrument Petting Zoo and enjoy interactive activities for the whole family that will enhance your concert experience.

This hour-long show starts at 11 AM. An ASL interpreter is available at each performance, and these shows are now sensory-friendly!

Learn more about Valentina Peleggi, Conductor.

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Aida

Emma Hultgren Feb 15, 2020

War. Egypt versus Ethiopia in the days of the pharaohs. She is a princess and he a soldier; if only they were on the same side…

Verdi’s epic masterpiece is the spectacle of opera on the grandest scale, yet focuses on the most basic human emotion-love.

Sung in Italian with English Supertitles.

Join Dr. Glenn Winters for his “Opera Up Close” pre-curtain talk forty-five minutes before each performance for his informative and entertaining insights on each production.

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Pops 4: The Apollo Hall of Fame

Graphic Design Intern Feb 10, 2020

For forty years, the Apollo Theater in Harlem showcased some of the finest black artists in American swing, jazz, R&B and pop. The lively and entertaining cover band Jeans n’ Classics will bring back these iconic sounds, performing songs of Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner and many more.

For more on Jeans n’ Classics, please visit: www.jeansnclassics.com

Tickets range from $10-$82 and can be purchased by calling 804.788.1212 or online at www.richmondsymphony.com.

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