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Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia

$10-$53 Adults / $10 for students / UVA students may request one complimentary ticket in advance.


The Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia, conducted by Music Director Benjamin Rous, opens its 50th season on Saturday, September 28th at 7:30 pm at Old Cabell Hall on the Grounds of the University of Virginia, and Sunday, September 29th at 3:30 pm, at Charlottesville High School’s Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center.

Benjamin Rous, Conductor
Jiyeon Choi, Clarinet
Adam Carter, Cello

Program:
VERDI  Overture to La forza del destino
RUSSELL — Adagio for Clarinet, Cello, and Orchestra
SHAW — Concerto for Clarinet
BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 5

Further information on this event will be available on August 24th, 2024.


Free parking is available in the UVA Central Grounds Parking Garage, located on Emmet Street South on Saturday nights and at Charlottesville High School’s Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center on Sunday afternoons. The Charlottesville Free Trolley stops at McCormick Road near the UVA Amphitheater, in close proximity to Old Cabell Hall. Both venues are wheelchair accessible.             

Single tickets are $10-$53 for adults and $10 for students. UVA students may request one complimentary ticket in advance. Tickets may be purchased at the University of Virginia Arts Box Office, (434) 924-3376, 12:00-5:00pm, Tuesday through Friday in the lobby of the UVA Drama Building at 109 Culbreth Road, or online at www.artsboxoffice.virginia.edu.

All University of Virginia employees (faculty and staff of all UVA departments and professional schools) are entitled to a 20% discount on tickets to individual performances. This offer does not apply to subscriptions, the December Family Holiday concerts or previously purchased tickets.

"Know before you go" Answers to frequently asked questions about Charlottesville Symphony Concerts.

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All artists, programs, and venues are subject to change.


CONCERTS IN THE 2024-2025 50TH ANNIVERSARY CHARLOTTESVILLE SYMPHONY SEASON

BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 5

Saturday, September 28, 2024, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, September 29, 2024, 3:30pm, Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center (Tickets)

Benjamin Rous, Conductor
Jiyeon Choi, Clarinet
Adam Carter, Cello

Program:
VERDI  Overture to La forza del destino
RUSSELL — Adagio for Clarinet, Cello, and Orchestra
SHAW — Concerto for Clarinet
BEETHOVEN  Symphony No. 5

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DVOŘÁK SYMPHONY NO. 8

Saturday, November 16, 2024, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, November 17, 2024, 3:30pm, Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center (Tickets)

Kate Tamarkin, Guest Conductor

Program:
DE FALLA  The Three-Cornered Hat, Suite No. 2
RAVEL  Mother Goose Suite
DVOŘÁK — Slavonic Dance No. 7
DVOŘÁK  Symphony No. 8

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FAMILY HOLIDAY CONCERTS

Saturday, December 7, 2024, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, December 8, 2024, 3:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)

Michael Slon, Conductor
UVA University Singers

Program:
TBA

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, February 9, 2025, 3:30pm, Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center (Tickets)

Benjamin Rous, Conductor

Program:
HAGUE  Morning Overture
UVA Concerto Competition Winner  TBA
PROKOFIEV — Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet

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MOZART REQUIEM

Saturday, March 22, 2025, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, March 23, 2025, 3:30pm, Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center (Tickets)

Benjamin Rous, Conductor
A.D. Carson, Rapper
Clara Rottsolk, Soprano
Patrick Dailey, Countertenor
Gene Stenger, Tenor
Andrew Garland, Baritone
UVA University Singers

Program:
BARBER  Adagio for Strings
CARSON — New Commission for Rapper and Orchestra
MOZART — Requiem

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RACHMANINOFF PIANO CONCERTO NO. 3

Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30pm, Old Cabell Hall, UVA Grounds (Tickets)
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 3:30pm, Martin Luther King Performing Arts Center (Tickets)

Benjamin Rous, Conductor
Anna Han, Piano

Program:
DEBUSSY  Clair de lune
SAARIAHO — Asteroid 4179
BORODIN — Polovstian Dances
RACHMANINOFF — Piano Concerto No. 3