Schedule
2024-25 SEASON
at a glance
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
SEP 26, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk
6:30-7:00PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Guest Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Gershwin’s piano concerto is “re-imagined” by the Marcus Roberts Trio featuring legendary pianist Marcus Roberts, drummer Jason Marsalis, and bassist Jason Stewart .
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:30pm
AN AMERICAN IN PARIS
Guest Conductor: Brian DeMaris
Guest Artist: Marcus Roberts Trio
Marcus Roberts, piano; Jason Marsalis, drums; Rodney Jordan, bass
Gershwin’s piano concerto is “re-imagined” by the Marcus Roberts Trio featuring legendary pianist Marcus Roberts, drummer Jason Marsalis, and bassist Rodney Jordan. Hailed as “the genius of the modern piano,” Roberts is known world- wide for his commitment to integrating jazz and classical idioms—much as Gershwin himself did 100 years ago. This fabulous night also features the beautiful Lullaby and the ever-popular musical travelogue An American in Paris.
Gershwin, Lullaby for Strings
Gershwin, An American in Paris
Gershwin, Piano Concerto in F
Marcus Roberts Trio
PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30-7:00PM
VISIONS OF PARADISE
OCT 30, 2024 | 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk
6:30-7:00PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Chia-Hsuan Lin, Guest Conductor
Guest Artist: Richard Scofano, bandoneon
Debussy - Prelude to The Afternoon of a Faun
Scofano - La Tierra Sin Mal
Brahms - Symphony No. 1
OCTOBER 30, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:30pm
VISIONS OF PARADISE
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Guest Artist: Richard Scofano, bandoneón
Debussy’s impressionistic masterpiece paints a landscape of mysterious serenity. We then glimpse a beatific “land without evil” in Scofano’s gor- geous tone poem based on Guaraní folklore. Finally, Brahms’s masterful Symphony No. 1 takes us on a journey from darkness to light, complete with one of the best-known melodies in all of classical music.
Debussy, Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Scofano, La Tierra Sin Mal
Richard Scofano, bandoneón
Brahms, Symphony No. 1
PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30-7:00PM
THE MAGIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
NOV 22, 2024 | 7:00 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Guest Conductor, Benjamin Rous
This captivating concert celebrates the music of legendary composer John Williams, who has created some of the most memorable and beloved soundtracks in cinematic history.
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:00pm
THE MAGIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS
Guest Conductor, Benjamin Rous
This captivating concert celebrates the music of legendary composer John Williams, who has created some of the most memorable and beloved soundtracks in cinematic history. From the heroic themes of Star Wars to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter, the concert showcases the wide range of musical styles that have made John Williams the world’s most performed living composer. With the stirring sounds of a live orchestra, "The Magic of John Williams" promises an unfor- gettable experience for fans of film music and orchestral magic.
Season subscribers receive this concert as part of their season ticket package.
Additional single in-person tickets: $75 Adults/$45 Students &Children
Specialty Concert
HOLIDAY POPS
DEC 7 & 8, 2024 | 1:30 PM &. 3:00 PM DAILY
Kimball Theatre
Guest Conductor, Benjamin Rous
Guest Artist: Tiffany Haas, soprano
Kimball Theatre
DECEMBER 7 & 8, 2024
KIMBALL THEATRE
1:30 & 3:00 PM, DAILY
HOLIDAY POPS
Guest Conductor, Benjamin Rous
Guest Artist: Tiffany Haas
Ring in the magic of the season at our annual Holiday Pops concert starring Broadway sensation Tiffany Haas. Known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked, Tiffany brings her extraordinary talent to our stage for a magical afternoon of holiday favorites and surprises at the charming Kimball Theatre in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg. Don't miss out on this joyous celebration that will put you and the whole family in the holiday spirit.
The running time for each concert is approximately 55 minutes. Tickets: Adults $38/Children $15
Concert requires an additional ticket and is not included in season subscription.
Specialty Concert
CABARET & COCKTAILS
BROADWAY ROCKS!
FEB 2, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Williamsburg Lodge
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Broadway Artists: LaKisha Jones; Chloe Lowery; Dan Domenech
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG LODGE, VIRGINIA BALLROOM
8:00 pm
CABARET & COCKTAILS BROADWAY ROCKS!
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Guest Artists: LaKisha Jones, Chloe Lowery & Dan Domenech
Don't miss an electrifying night as three renowned Broadway vocalists take the stage for a captivating blend of rock and contemporary Broadway hits. This exhilarating show features iconic selections from smash-hit musicals Mamma Mia, The Wiz, Rock of Ages, Wicked, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Tommy, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical and more, promising an unforgettable evening of entertainment.
Tickets: $115/$90/$70
Concert requires an additional ticket and is not included in season subscription.
BLUEGRASS & BEETHOVEN
FEB 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk
6:30-7:00PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Guest Artist: Tessa Lark, violin
Bartok - Romanian Folk Dances
Torke - Sky
Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral)
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:30pm
BLUEGRASS & BEETHOVEN
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Guest Artist: Tessa Lark, Violin
GRAMMY©-nominated violinist Tessa Lark returns to Williamsburg to play Torke’s bluegrass-inspired Sky. Bartok’s lively Romanian Folk Dances kick off the program, which closes with Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony—a hymn to nature filled with birdsong, babbling brooks, a thunderstorm, and even a German hoedown. Join us for an evening of musical virtuosity and artistic exploration that will leave you inspired and uplifted.
Bartok, Romanian Folk Dances
Torke, Sky (violin concerto)
Tessa Lark, violin
Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 (“Pastoral”)
PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30-7:00PM
40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA
MAR 8, 2025 | 5:30 PM
William and Mary Alumni House
Presented by the Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra League
This “not to be missed” black-tie affair promises to be a memorable evening celebrating The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra’s 40 years. Join fellow supporters and patrons of The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra as we celebrate with fantastic food, an evening of music, and a night of celebration and fundraising.
No online ticketing available - please click "Gala mail-in form" to order tickets or learn more about sponsorship.
THE PLANETS
MAR 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk
6:30-7:00PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Travel to distant worlds in a unique celebration of our solar system! In honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth, we present Holst’s symphonic masterpiece with a huge orchestra and stunning video footage from NASA.
MARCH 18, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:30pm
THE PLANETS
Michael Butterman, Music Director
Travel to distant worlds in a unique celebration of our solar system! In honor of the 150th anniversary of his birth, we present Holst’s symphonic masterpiece with a huge orchestra and stunning video footage from NASA. Complementing this perennial favorite is a brand-new work by John Heins inspired by the moons of Saturn, Jupiter, and Neptune. Join us for a concert that transcends time and space!
John Heins, Moons Of The Giants
Gustav Holst, The Planets
PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30-7:00PM
SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT
MAY 4, 2025 | 4:00 PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
David Grandis, Conductor
Members of the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra join forces with the professional musicians of The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary side-by-side concert experience.
MAY 4, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
4:00pm
SIDE-BY-SIDE CONCERT
David Grandis, Conductor
Witness the power of music and the future of orchestral excel- lence in this inspiring and unforgettable performance. Members of the Williamsburg Youth Orchestra join forces with the profes- sional musicians of The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra for an extraordinary side-by-side concert experience.
Tickets: $10 Adults/Students
FROM THE NEW WORLD
MAY 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk
6:30-7:00PM
Williamsburg Community Chapel
The world premiere of "Tewe:iahle" We Remember by GRAMMY©-nominated composer Dawn Avery, featuring Leah Glenn Dance Theatre.
MAY 14, 2025
WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL
7:30pm
FROM THE NEW WORLD
Guest Artists: R. Carlos Nakai, Native American flute & Leah Glenn Dance Theatre
We open with the soul-stirring melodies of the Native American flute from the legendary R. Carlos Nakai. Honoring local history, we present the world premiere of "Tewe:iahle" We Remember by GRAMMY©-nominated composer Dawn Avery, featuring Leah Glenn Dance Theatre. This unique collaboration celebrates the indigenous peoples who attended this school and inhabited the land that is now part of the campus of William & Mary.
The season draws to a dramatic close with Dvorak’s beloved “New World Symphony,” overflowing with influences from European, African American, and Native American musical traditions. Join us for a concert that celebrates cultural heri- tage and the universal language of music that unites us all.
Nakai, Inner Voices, Kokopelli Wind, Amazing Grace
R. Carlos Nakai, Native American flute
Avery, "Tewe:iahle" We Remember*
Leah Glenn Dance Theatre
Dvorák, Symphony No. 9
("From the New World")
*World premiere
PRE-CONCERT TALK
6:30-7:00PM
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granting agencies
This project was supported, in part, by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.