Who is the director of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
With acclaimed Broadway music director Rob Fisher (Chicago, the Encores! series) conducting the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and cast, and star director Matt Kunkel envisioning the new staging, the production is sure to be among the most eagerly anticipated musical events of the season. This concert cannot be exchanged as part of your VSO package.
What musicals are coming to Virginia in 2022?
Favorites from Kiss Me Kate, Oklahoma!, The Sound of Music, West Side Story, My Fair Lady and more! A new, full production of the classic musical The Sound of Music in May 2022 will be co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Opera at the Harrison Opera House.
Is there a new sound of music coming to Virginia?
A new, full production of the classic musical The Sound of Music in May 2022 will be co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and Virginia Opera at the Harrison Opera House.
What is the future of the Hampton Roads VSO?
HAMPTON ROADS, VA [August 30, 2021] – The future of the VSO shines brightly, looking ahead to a season full of joy, new voices, and more live music together. With favorites like Branford Marsalis, Kishi Bashi and The Music of the Bee Gees, to Uptown Nights with the spectacular trumpeter Byron Stripling, you won’t want to miss this exciting season!
Who is the founding chorusmaster of the Virginia Symphony?
We welcome back Virginia Symphony’s founding chorusmaster Don McCullough for the holidays!
Is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony a piece of music?
Few — if any — works of the orchestral repertoire inspire such fervor, but then, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is no ordinary piece of music. It was revolutionary when it premiered, as it was the first symphony that included a chorus and vocal soloists, performing a slightly altered version of Friedrich Schiller’s “Ode to Joy.”
What is the Virginia Symphony Orchestra?
As the region’s most celebrated musical, educational and entrepreneurial arts organization, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra continues to challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what an American orchestra can be. Innovation and excellence are at the heart of the VSO’s narrative.
What is the VSO?
As the largest performing arts organization in southeastern Virginia , the VSO and VSO Chorus present more than 150 concerts and events annually for more than 100,000 residents and visitors. Recent innovations include health and wellness programs, including interactive therapeutic experiences for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, and adopting welcoming concert environments for those who are neurodiverse. Since 2019, the VSO has been recognized nationally for striving to reflect the region’s ethnic and racial diversity in its members, its programming, and its leadership.
Where is the VSO located?
The VSO has received national attention for its unique mission serving a home area of 1.7 million across the diverse communities of southeastern Virginia. Through appearances at the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall and commitment to adventurous programming, the VSO and its musicians have been highlighted in the media including The New York Times, The Washington Post, National Public Radio and BBC Worldwide News.
Is Beethoven's Ninth Symphony a piece of music?
Few – if any – works of the orchestra repertoire inspire such fervor as Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, but then, it is no ordinary piece of music. It was revolutionary when it premiered, as it was the first symphony that included a chorus and vocal soloists. Make sure you have tickets for this blockbuster in April 2022 with the VSO Chorus conducted by Eric Jacobsen.
