Virginia Symphony Orchestra

05/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this season!
Please help us learn more about our audience and how we can better serve you by filling out our short end of season survey. PLUS enter for the chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!

Fill out the survey here: https://tinyurl.com/vso2526survey

Survey Closes Friday June 5, 2026 at 10AM EST.

05/30/2026

Who knew all it took was a Symphony to bring balance to force? ✨🪐

Special Thanks to the 501st Legion, Rebel Legion, Mandalorians, and Droid Builders Club for our pre-show meet and greets!

The Music of Star Wars
May 2-3, 2026 | Newport News & Virginia Beach

05/30/2026

Join us next weekend for A Night on Broadway with conductor Ian Niederhoffer and guest artist Grace Fluharty as we kick off our summer concert series!

Symphony Under the Stars
Gloucester Main Street Gloucester Arts Festival
Saturday June 6 | 8PM

Symphony On the Lawn
The Historic Cavalier Hotel & Beach Club
Sunday June 7 | 7:30PM

Learn more at virginiasymphony.org

05/29/2026

From their first concert with us in Chesapeake City Park to their final performance this weekend, our fourth class of Fellows, have been spreading the joy of music across Hampton Roads all season long.

While being a part of the VSO Fellowship program, Alyssa, Carlos, and Jalayne have:

🎶 Inspired students during their chamber shows and coaching sessions
🎶 Learned from the world-class VSO musicians and our guest artist by performing right alongside them in over 100 concerts and outreach programs
🎶 Formed lasting connections and relationships
🎶 Cultivated a Capstone Project including all aspects both on and off stage.

All three have enlivened the musical spirit in everyone they have met.

We will miss them dearly next season, but we know these incredibly talented young musicians have a bright future ahead, and we can’t wait to see where each one goes! ❤️🎵

05/29/2026

It was a joy to celebrate the 85th Birthday 🎂 of the incredible Adolphus Hailstork last month with the help of Music Director Laureate JoAnn Falletta, Pianist Stewart Goodyear, and the Norfolk State University Chorus!
Cheers to 85 years of amazing music, and we can’t wait to see what year 86 brings! 🎈🎶🎉

Happy Birthday Hailstork!
April 30, 2026 | NSU’s Wilder Center, Norfolk
Co-presented with the Virginia Arts Festival

05/28/2026

In the summer of 1945, Allied leaders President Harry S. Truman, Britain's Winston Churchill and the Soviet Union's Joseph Stalin convened in Potsdam, Germany, to discuss peace after World War II.

The 17-day conference was, at times, contentious, but music became a unifier.

The Virginia Symphony Orchestra and Virginia Arts Festival will perform “Finding Peace at Potsdam” on Friday and Saturday in Norfolk and Newport News.

The production combines story and song, Truman’s love of classical music, his inclusion of military musicians, including the famed pianist Eugene List, and how it ties into Hampton Roads history.

Read More | https://tinyurl.com/2jfmjr8z

05/28/2026

Get some extra sunshine to carry with you at A Very Sunny Musical Market in ONE WEEK! ☀☀☀
Enjoy music in a bright, breezy atmosphere, shopping with local vendors, and a craft beer in hand.

One complimentary drink for the first 100 people to enter.
PLUS all drinks will be 20% off! Additional beverages and food available for purchase.

Tickets $20 in advance. $25 at the door.
Children 12 and under, $12.

Featured Vendors:
Hunger Shop, Fairy Hair Garden, Coastal Charms, Salty Sun Club, Scottie Swim, J Wilder Woodworking, Organamama Apotherary, The Laughing Volcano, chip hudson art, Inlet Woodworking

Sponsored By:
Wilcox Savage

Learn More at virginaisymphony.org

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

WHRO Public Media's Wayla Chambo spoke with Music Director Eric Jacobsen about Finding Peace at Potsdam, a unique performance that explores a pivotal moment in history in the wake of World War II.

Listen in Here:

Wayla speaks with Virginia Symphony Music Director Eric Jacobsen about Finding Peace at Potsdam, a unique performance that explores a pivotal moment in history in the wake of World War II.

05/25/2026

Today we remember all those who laid down their lives in service to our country.
We honor their courage, honor and bravery, today and every day.

Our offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen tomorrow, May 26, 2026.