Ticketing
The Art of Stradivari
Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse 612 East Grace Street , RichmondGo deeper into the art of violin making with third-generation Italian Luthier, Sofia Vettori. She brings nearly a century-long family legacy of handcrafted instruments of the highest quality. Learn More […]
Evolution of Musical Repertoire & Instruments
Libby S. Gottwald Playhouse 612 East Grace Street , RichmondSofia 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 StatesThe 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 , RichmondHear 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 StatesTheir 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 StatesExperience 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 […]
The Rite of Spring
Carpenter Theatre 612 East Grace Street, Richmond , VA, United StatesMore 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 StatesFree pre-concert talk 1 hour before.
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 […]
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 […]