Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “Some sounds stop you dead in your tracks…Blanding’s tenor saxophone is certainly one of those: huge, hollow, warm and woody, something hewn straight from nature.” – Sydney Morning Herald A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since the 1990s, Walter Blanding carves out a saxophone sound like no […]
MOMIX ALICE Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Connie and Marc Jacobson Opening Night Celebration Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A trip down the rabbit hole as only this mind-blowing company can imagine! With enchanting projections, stage wizardry and MOMIX’s superhuman moves, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired performance ALICE is an unforgettable experience for all ages. Portraying […]
MOMIX ALICE Inspired by Alice in Wonderland Connie and Marc Jacobson Opening Night Celebration Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. A trip down the rabbit hole as only this mind-blowing company can imagine! With enchanting projections, stage wizardry and MOMIX’s superhuman moves, the Alice in Wonderland-inspired performance ALICE is an unforgettable experience for all ages. Portraying […]
Jessie Montgomery, violin & composer Virginia Arts Festival Chamber Players Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. Composer and violinist Jessie Montgomery has won accolades across the U.S. and around the world, creating vibrant works that engage audiences and are defining a new classical canon. As she completes her residency as the Virginia Arts Festival Composer in […]
Edgar Meyer, double bass Tessa Lark, violin Joshua Roman, cello Co-presented with The College of William & Mary and Virginia Arts Festival. String’s the thing in this all-star evening! Legendary bassist Edgar Meyer—the only bassist ever to be awarded the Avery Fisher Prize--is known for his adventurous collaborations with artists of all genres. His newest […]
Mahley Symphony No.9 Virginia Symphony Orchestra Eric Jacobsen, conductor Co-presented with Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Arts Festival. Having been diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, Mahler composed his Ninth Symphony, his final completed symphony, while confronting his own mortality. The emotional work takes the listener on a musical journey from the beauty of life […]
Mahler Symphony No.9 Virginia Symphony Orchestra Eric Jacobsen, conductor Co-presented with Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Arts Festival. Having been diagnosed with a terminal heart condition, Mahler composed his Ninth Symphony, his final completed symphony, while confronting his own mortality. The emotional work takes the listener on a musical journey from the beauty of life […]
Zemlinsky Quartet Olga Kern, piano Co-presented with The Feldman Chamber Music Society and Virginia Arts Festival. So much of the great string quartet repertoire has come from Czech composers; there has come to be a deep appreciation among chamber music fans for what is known as “the Czech tradition.” The Zemlinksy Quartet has become a […]
“Feasts for the eye…a compelling and immersive experience.” -Kerrang! The raucous energy of heavy metal rock meets the strength and athleticism of ballet in this spectacular new work from Birmingham Royal Ballet, presented in its U.S. Premiere by Virginia Arts Festival. With eight classic Black Sabbath hits arranged for orchestra and rock band, and a […]
“Feasts for the eye…a compelling and immersive experience.” -Kerrang! The raucous energy of heavy metal rock meets the strength and athleticism of ballet in this spectacular new work from Birmingham Royal Ballet, presented in its U.S. Premiere by Virginia Arts Festival. With eight classic Black Sabbath hits arranged for orchestra and rock band, and a […]
“Feasts for the eye…a compelling and immersive experience.” -Kerrang! The raucous energy of heavy metal rock meets the strength and athleticism of ballet in this spectacular new work from Birmingham Royal Ballet, presented in its U.S. Premiere by Virginia Arts Festival. With eight classic Black Sabbath hits arranged for orchestra and rock band, and a […]
Renée Fleming, soprano Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. One of the most beloved and celebrated singers of our time, 2023 Kennedy Center Honoree and National Medal of Arts recipient Renée Fleming captivates audiences around the world with her sumptuous voice, consummate artistry, and compelling stage presence. In this breathtaking performance […]
