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Richmond Symphony Appoints Joe Jaxson as Next Composer-in-Residence

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(Credit: Photo courtesy of Joe Jaxson) The Richmond Symphony has announced the appointment of composer Joe Jaxson as its next Composer-in-Residence. During his residency, Jaxson, who will succeed Damien Geter, will compose a new work for the Symphony’s 2026–2027 season, inspired by the Symphony Series finale featuring “Carmina Burana.” He will also contribute to education initiatives with the Richmond Symphony {…}

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Richmond Symphony Names New VP of Marketing & Sales

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The Richmond Symphony has announced that Christopher Anderson will join the company as Vice President of Marketing and Sales, effective June 17, 2024. “I am honored to join the Richmond Symphony and a team dedicated to expanding audiences through the power of music,” said Anderson in an official press release issued by the company. “Throughout my career in the music industry {…}

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Richmond Symphony Names New Chief Development Officer

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Richmond Symphony has announced that Eboni Boadi is its next Chief Development Officer. She takes over her new position on May 13, 2024. In her new position, Boadi will “create, manage and execute comprehensive development strategies to ensure long-term, sustainable growth and financial resources supporting the Symphony’s vision to change lives through the power of music.” As a representative of {…}

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Richmond Symphony Extends Valentina Peleggi’s Contract

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The Richmond Symphony has announced that Valentina Peleggi’s contract has been extended through 2027-28. Peleggi, who has conducted ensembles in Europe and at Chicago, Dallas, Baltimore, and Kansas City, took over the position with the ensemble during the 2020-21 season and per Lacey Huszcza, the Executive Director of the organization, she “has transformed the orchestra’s artistic profile, has re-energized our {…}

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Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony Receive Three-Year Grant for ‘Loving v. Virginia’ Opera

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The Virginia Commission for the Arts has awarded a special recognition grant to Virginia Opera and Richmond Symphony for the development of the upcoming opera “Loving v. Virginia.” The grant will award $15k for three consecutive years, totaling $45k. Composed by Damien Geter with libretto by Jessica Murphy, this new work adapts the United States Supreme Court case centered on {…}

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Virginia Opera & Richmond Symphony to World Premiere ‘Loving v. Virginia’ in 2024-25

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Virginia Opera and the Richmond Symphony are joining forces to present “Loving v. Virginia.” The opera, which will have its premiere during the 2024-25 season, will be introduced on May 16, 2022 at the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU and at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. The new opera, which centers on the landmark Supreme Court case from {…}

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Lacey Huszcza Named New Executive Director of Richmond Symphony

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The Richmond Symphony has named Lacey Huszcza as the organization’s new Executive Director. Her turn at the helm begins on Dec.1. Huszcza will succeed David Fisk, who was tapped to head the Charlotte (North Carolina) Symphony earlier this year. “The search committee selected Lacey Huszcza unanimously from an outstanding field of candidates to become the Richmond Symphony’s next Executive Director. {…}