Ticketing

Evolution of Musical Repertoire & Instruments

Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse 612 East Grace Street , Richmond

Sofia Vettori demonstrates techniques, shows models, and engages with attendees on historical and current methods of violin making from Stradivari to Vettori. Learn More About Strad Fest

ExSTRADvaganza

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

The centerpiece of Strad Fest features a bevy of virtuosos, each performing on these greatest of string instruments. A once in a lifetime opportunity to hear the astonishing tone and […]

Strad Fest Chamber Concert

Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse 612 East Grace Street , Richmond

Hear recital and chamber music repertoire and experience the majesty of these eight Stradivarius Violins in the intimacy of a 200-seat venue. Learn about the history of the instruments, and […]

Cinema Serenade

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Their music has made our movie memories. John Williams. Ennio Morricone. Erich Wolfgang Korngold. Valentina Peleggi conducts this survey of cinema's most moving melodies. Casablanca, Cinema Paradiso, On the Waterfront, and […]

An Afternoon with Itzhak Perlman

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Experience this legendary violinist in ad afternoon all his own as he closes Strad Fest with a spectacular display of talent. Hearing personal stories alongside his commanding performance of live […]

Recurring

The Rite of Spring

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

More than a century has passed since its violent, scandalous premiere. And still, The Rite of Spring continues to surprise and provoke, excite and enthrall. Valentina Peleggi conducts Stravinsky’s savage […]

The Rite of Spring

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

Free pre-concert talk 1 hour before.

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Brahms & Dvořák

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

“Soulful and immaculate,” raves The Guardian of London of James Ehnes, who joins Valentina Peleggi and the Richmond Symphony for Brahms’ romantic Violin Concerto. Carlos Simon is one of today’s […]

Recurring

Brahms & Dvořák

Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United States

“Soulful and immaculate,” raves The Guardian of London of James Ehnes, who joins Valentina Peleggi and the Richmond Symphony for Brahms’ romantic Violin Concerto. Carlos Simon is one of today’s […]