Our 70th Season
2026-2027 Concert Season
Maestro Andrés Lopera specially curated our 70th season as a celebration of the RSO’s deep roots in Richmond and its bold leap into the next era of orchestral music. This season pairs the “Titans” of the repertoire with the “Innovators” of today.
The Homecoming
Saturday, September 19 @ 7:30 PM
Repertoire:
Tower – Made in America
David – Trombone Concerto
Beethoven – Symphony No. 5
The Family Adventure
Sunday, October 11 @ 3:00 PM
Lemony Snicket/Stookey: The Composer is Dead An interactive “whodunit” that introduces every section of the orchestra to the next generation of Richmond listeners.
Light, Voice & Strength
Saturday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM
Repertoire:
Nielsen – Helios Overture
Bruch – Violin Concerto No. 1
Shostakovich – Symphony No. 5
A Festive Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 13 @ 3:00 PM
Ringing bells… heartwarming selections… and an afternoon of holiday cheer with the RSO Brass!
Passion & Fire
Saturday, February 13 @ 7:30 PM
Repertoire:
Price – Overture No. 1
Strauss – Don Juan
De Falla – El Amor Brujo Giménez – La Boda de Luis Alonso
The Modern Frontier
Saturday, March 13 @ 7:30 PM
Repertoire:
Mozart – Overture to “The Magic Flute”
Mozart – Symphony No. 41 in C Major, “Jupiter”
Bates – “The B-Sides”
The 70th Anniversary Finale
Saturday, May 8 @ 7:30 PM
Repertoire:
Moncayo – Huapango
Torres – Regresso, Conga Concerto
Bartók – Concerto for Orchestra

