The Symphony continues its beloved tradition with our annual concert, a vibrant homage to Mexican culture featuring traditional music and dance. No cost to attend, tickets required to save your seats.
Join us for a heartwarming conclusion to your Thanksgiving weekend with the annual Shein Trust Family Concert! Gather the whole family for an enchanting musical journey suitable for all ages. From Tchaikovsky’s “Dance of the Swans” and Saint-Saëns’ elegant “The Swan,” to the charming antics of Respighi’s “The Hen” and Mussorgsky’s “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks,” young listeners and seasoned concertgoers alike will be swept into a vibrant orchestra menagerie. Audiences will also enjoy characterful excerpts from Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 that highlight the instruments of the orchestra with humor and heart. Come early and enjoy a fun filled craft! Program PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “Dance of the Swans” from Swan Lake, Op. 20 OTTORINO RESPIGHI The Hen MODEST MUSSORGSKY / arr. Ravel Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks CAMILLE SAINT-SAËNS The Swan PYOTR ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY “Scene” from Swan Lake, Op. 20 SERGEI PROKOFIEV Peter and the Wolf excerpts LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 6 II. Andante molto mosso “Orchestra Menagerie / Audience Menagerie” IGOR STRAVINSKY Firebird Suite excerpts “Infernal Dance” “Berceuse” “Final” About Naima Burrs Naima Burrs, a violinist and conductor from Richmond, Virginia, has built a dynamic career as both performer and educator. As a violinist, she has appeared with ensembles including the Richmond Symphony, Roanoke Symphony, Williamsburg Symphony, and Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, and has held leadership roles as principal second violin with Opera on the James and concertmaster of Summer Garden Opera. Her conducting training includes the prestigious Domaine Forget International Music Festival, where she studied with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. In 2022, Burrs was appointed Music Director of the Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, completing two celebrated seasons. She currently leads the University of Richmond Symphony Orchestra, where she also serves on the faculty, and is Director of Orchestral Activities at Virginia State University. Recent highlights include conducting debuts with the Richmond Symphony, Richmond Ballet, and National Philharmonic, where ...