Fall Arts Calendar 2022 | Music (classical and performance)

With more than 100 scheduled productions, from 17th-century chamber classics to modern film scores, music fans in Hampton Roads will have plenty of opportunities to hear their favorites performed live. Season highlights include two familiar faces.

JoAnn Falletta, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s longtime music director, retired in 2020 but is returning in March to lead the VSO Chorus in Mozart’s “Requiem.” In keeping with the theme, they will also perform Richard Strauss’ “Death and Transfiguration.” Falletta’s career remains as vibrant as ever. The Grammy winner is the music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, principal guest conductor of the Brevard Music Center and artistic adviser to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. She also holds the title of VSO’s music director laureate.

The other familiar face is world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma. While he performed in Norfolk in April, he hasn’t performed with the VSO since 1999. VSO music director Eric Jacobsen, a cellist whom Ma mentored for 20 years, will conduct selections of Dvorak. Jacobsen is also a member of the Silk Road Ensemble, which Ma formed to foster cultural collaboration among musicians from around the globe. That ensemble will perform at three venues in Hampton Roads from May 12-14.

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September

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Dr. Seuss at the Symphony.” Sept. 18. Features selections from “Seussical, The Musical.” Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $12-$22. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Chorale: “Tudor Treasure.” Sept. 18. Masterpiece works by William Byrd, Thomas Tallis, John Sheppard and Orlando Gibbons. St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Portsmouth. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: Los Angeles Piano Trio. Sept. 19, kicking off the society’s season. Chrysler Museum of Art Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Rhythm and Respighi.” Sept. 23. VSO teams up with the Rhythm Project All Stars to perform Louis Gottschalk’s Symphony No. 1 from “A Night in the Tropics.” The program concludes with Respighi’s “Pines of Rome.” Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

The W&M Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers and Barksdale Treble Chorus. Sept. 23. Kaplan Arena, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Rhythm and Respighi.” Sept. 25. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert 1. Sept. 29. Guest artist Natasha Paremski plays Rachmaninov. Williamsburg Community Chapel. $60. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org

Virginia Opera: The Valkyrie. Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Following last season’s presentation of “Das Rheingold,” this is the second production from Richard Wagner’s four-opera epic “The Ring Cycle.” Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $20-$110. 866-673-7282. vaopera.org.

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October

Norfolk Chamber Consort: “Worth Your Bux.” Oct. 3. The 54th season opens with works by Dietrich Buxtehude and those he influenced, including Bach, Handel and Telemann. Christ & St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk. $25. 757-785-7086. ncconsort.org.

The Botetourt Chamber Singers: Homecoming Concert. Oct. 7. The Wren Building, Great Hall, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. boxoffice@wm.edu.

The W&M Choir: Homecoming Concert. Oct. 8. Sadler Center, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac.” Oct. 13. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra and the GSA Orchestra: Side by Side. Oct. 15. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Tickets TBA. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Never Break the Chain: The Music of Fleetwood Mac.” Oct. 15. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Master composers fall concert. Oct. 16. Active-duty and retired military, music teachers, students, and older adults constitute the orchestra under the baton of music director and conductor Steven Brindle. American Theatre, Hampton. $20. 757-726-7369. hrphil.org.

The Open Door Concert Series: Invoke. Oct. 16. This classical string quartet also explores folk music on mandolin and banjo. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Free. 757-229-4235. mywpc.org.

Symphonicity: “Earth, Wind & Fire: Glacier.” Oct. 16. The masterworks season will begin by looking at water and fire through an electric guitar concerto set to 3D imagery in real time on the screen. D.J. Sparr will be the featured electric guitarist. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $19-$50. 757-671-8611. symphonicity.org.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: Poulenc Trio. Oct. 17. The Chrysler Museum of Art, Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert 2. Oct. 20. The guest artist is trumpeter Rex Richardson. Williamsburg Community Chapel. $60. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Power & Promise.” Oct. 21. Featuring VSO principal guest conductor Thomas Wilkins and soprano Katherine Jolly. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Power & Promise.” Oct. 22. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Power & Promise.” Oct. 23. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Hogwarts’ Hullabaloo: The Magical Music of Harry Potter.” Oct. 28. Come dressed like your favorite character to listen to John Williams’ soaring score of the hit movies. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Halloween Spooktacular.” Oct. 29. Come dressed in costume to hear the VSO’s renditions of songs for the season. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $12-$22. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

W&M Orchestra: Halloween Concert. Oct. 30. Sadler Center, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Featuring Brahms’ Hungarian Dance No. 11, Borodin’s “Polovtsian Dances” and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4. $3. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

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November

Ewell Concert Series: Ardelia Trio. Nov. 3. Ewell Hall, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Ewell Concert Series: Ambrosia Quartet. Nov. 3. Ewell Hall, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Ewell Concert Series: Dawn Avery. Nov. 4. Williamsburg Regional Library. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: “Cirque de la Symphonie.” Nov. 4. The program showcases classical music favorites and many of the best cirque artists in the world, including acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers, and strongmen. Williamsburg Community Chapel. $75. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

Virginia Opera: “The Pirates of Penzance.” Nov. 4-6. Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling, family-friendly spectacle. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $20-$130. 888-673-7282. vaopera.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “The Doo Wop Project.” Nov. 10. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar: Kossler Duo. Nov. 11. Brothers Adam and John Kossler have established themselves individually as soloists, chamber musicians and educators. Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach. $25-$30. 757-376-9159. TidewaterClassicalGuitar.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “The Doo Wop Project.” Nov. 11. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

The Barksdale Treble Chorus and Botetourt Chamber Singers: Candlelight concert. Nov. 12. Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: Manhattan Chamber Players. Nov. 14. The Chrysler Museum of Art, Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Governor’s School for the Arts: Chamber music recital. Nov. 15-16. Miner Music Hall at GSA, Norfolk. Ticket prices TBA. 757-451-4711. showtix4u.com.

W&M Gallery Players: Fall concert. Nov. 17. Bruton Parish Church, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Neighbors and Friends.” Nov. 17. Featuring the music of Jessie Montgomery and Antonin Dvorak with violist Masumi Per Rostad. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Arts Festival: Internationale Bachakademie Stuttgart, St. John Passion. Nov. 18. St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg. $28-$68. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Neighbors and Friends.” Nov. 19. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

“Mannheim Steamroller Christmas.” Nov. 29. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $40-$80. sevenvenues.com

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December

Governor’s School for the Arts: Jazz at GSA. Dec. 1. Norfolk. Tickets TBA. gsarts.org.

Virginia Chorale: Sing We Nowell. Dec. 3. “A Ceremony of Carols,” selections from “Nine Carols for Male Voices” and carols from Ukraine. First Presbyterian Church, Virginia Beach. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Ewell Concert Series: Maria Yefimova. Dec. 3. Ewell Hall, William & Mary, Williamsburg. Free. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

W&M Choir, Botetourt Chamber Singers and The Barksdale Treble Chorus: Sacred Drama. Dec. 3. The program will feature Mozart’s Requiem in D Minor. Sadler Center, William & Mary, Williamsburg. $10. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops. Dec. 3-4. Featuring guest artist Sarah Jane McMahon. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. $30. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

Soundscapes/Peninsula Youth Orchestra: fall concert. Dec. 4. Musicians up to 25 years of age play a varied repertoire, including classical, popular and student-created works. American Theatre, Hampton. Free. 757-727-1995. hamptonarts.org.

Soweto Gospel Choir, “Hope – It’s Been a Long Time Coming.” Dec. 4. This concert commemorates South Africa’s freedom movement and the U.S. civil rights movement. Part of the Virginia Arts Festival. Attucks Theatre, Norfolk. $15-$45. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

Virginia Chorale: Sing We Nowell. Dec. 5. Christ & St. Luke’s Church, Norfolk. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar: Holiday Showcase. Dec. 8. Williamsburg Library Theatre. $25-$30. 757-376-9159. tidewaterclassicalguitar.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Holiday Pops. Dec. 8-9. Traditional carols and seasonal songs. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Spark! The Inspirational Ball. Dec. 10. Hilton’s The Main, Norfolk. $250 and up. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

W&M Orchestra: fall concert. Dec. 10. Featuring Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5,” Debussy’s “Petite suite,” Puccini’s “Intermezzo from Manon Lescaut,” Rebikov’s “Christmas Tree Waltz” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Christmas Eve Suite.” Sadler Center, William & Mary, Williamsburg. $10. 757-221-2674. wm.edu.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Jingle Bell Jam.” Dec. 11. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $12-$22. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Holiday Pops.” Dec. 11. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: “Winter Classics and Holiday Favorites.” Dec. 11. American Theatre, Hampton. $20. 757-726-7369. hrphil.org.

Norfolk Chamber Consort: A Christmas Program. Dec. 12. Featuring novelties and all-time favorites. Freemason Baptist Church, Norfolk. $25. 757-785-7086. ncconsort.org.

Virginia Arts Festival: Vienna Boys Choir, “Christmas in Vienna.”: Dec. 12. The famous choir will perform Austrian folk songs, classical masterpieces, popular songs and holiday favorites. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $28-$68. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

Virginia Arts Festival: Vienna Boys Choir, “Christmas in Vienna.” Dec. 13. St. Bede Catholic Church, Williamsburg. $28-$68. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

Governor’s School for the Arts: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 14. Monticello Arcade, Norfolk. Tickets TBA. gsarts.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Holiday Brass.” Dec. 14. St. Bede Catholic Church. Williamsburg. $37-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Governor’s School for the Arts: “Ceremony of Carols.” Dec. 14. Larchmont United Methodist Church, Norfolk. Ticket prices TBA. 757-451-4711. gsarts.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 15. Regent University, Virginia Beach. $25.-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 16. First Baptist Church, Newport News. $25.-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Handel’s “Messiah.” Dec. 17. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

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January

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Electric Bass Superstar.” Jan. 20. Victor Wooten — the five-time Grammy winner, who grew up partly in Newport News — returns to perform with the VSO. Ferguson Center, Newport News. $25-$114. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Electric Bass Superstar.” Jan. 21. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$114. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Electric Bass Superstar.” Jan. 22. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$114. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: “Cabaret & Cocktails.” Jan. 22. Jazz stylist Carmen Bradford, lead vocalist with the Count Basie Orchestra, pays homage to performers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Lena Horne. Williamsburg Lodge. $60-$105. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

Virginia Opera: “Fellow Travelers.” Jan. 27-29. The Virginia premiere of the opera by Virginia Beach native Gregory Spears. It tells the story of the love affair between two men during Sen. Joseph McCarthy’s “Lavender Scare,” which attempted to rid gays from government service. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $20-$130. 866-673-7282. vaopera.org.

The Open Door Concert Series: Alcee Chriss III. Jan. 29. The organist and keyboardist won the Canadian International Organ Competition and performs at concert halls throughout the world. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Free. 757-229-4235. mywpc.org.

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February

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert 3. Feb. 2. Bass player Xavier Foley and violinist Eunice Kim perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Williamsburg Community Chapel. $10-$60. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

Virginia Chorale: “Lift Every Voice: Music of Black Women Composers.” Feb. 4. A salute to Black History Month and Women’s History Month with Margaret Bonds’ “Credo” and the music of Ysaÿe M. Barnwell and Rosephanye Powell, with pianist Stephen Coxe. Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Soundscapes/Peninsula Youth Orchestra: winter concert. Feb. 5. American Theatre, Hampton. Free. 757-727-1995. hamptonarts.org

Virginia Chorale: “Lift Every Voice: Music of Black Women Composers.” Feb. 5. Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norfolk. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Shining Stars.” Feb. 9. Concertmaster Vahn Armstrong and principal oboe Sherie Aguirre perform. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Shining Stars.” Feb. 11. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: The Verona Quartet. Feb. 13. Chrysler Museum of Art. Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar: René Izquierdo. Feb. 17. Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach. $25-$30. 757-376-9159. TidewaterClassicalGuitar.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Gospel According to Swing with Byron Stripling.” Feb. 17. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Gospel According to Swing with Byron Stripling.” Feb. 18. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Animals at the Symphony.” Feb. 19. This Peanut Butter and Jam session features Sergei Prokofiev’s “Peter and the Wolf.” Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $12-$22. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Norfolk Chamber Consort: “The Art of Improvisation.” Feb. 20. Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center at ODU, Norfolk. $25. 757-785-7086. ncconsort.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “The Incomparable Yo-Yo Ma.” Feb. 23. The cellist makes his first appearance with the VSO since 1999. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. Single ticket sales TBA. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Soundscapes/Peninsula Youth Orchestra: Spring Concert. March 26. Musicians up to age 25 play a varied repertoire, including classical, popular and student-created works. American Theatre, Hampton. Free. 757-727-1995. hamptonarts.org.

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March

Virginia Opera: “La Traviata.” March 3-5. Verdi’s tragic tale of the courtesan Violetta. Harrison Opera House, Norfolk. $20-$130. 888-673-7282. vaopera.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s “Requiem.” March 9. JoAnn Falletta returns to direct the orchestra and VSO Chorus. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s “Requiem.” March 10. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Mozart’s “Requiem.” March 12. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artist Competition Showcase. March 12. Active-duty and retired military, music teachers, students, older adults and more comprise the orchestra under the baton of music director and conductor Steven Brindle. American Theatre, Hampton. $20. 757-726-7369. hrphil.org.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: Dover Quartet. March 13. The Chrysler Museum of Art’s Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert 4. March 16. Featuring guitar virtuoso Jason Vieaux. Williamsburg Community Chapel. $10-$60. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.

The Open Door Concert Series: Presybop. March 19. The quartet will perform with the local choral ensemble Cantori to present their “Requiem.” Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Free. 757-229-4235. mywpc.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Violinist Gil Shaham. March 24. The violinist made his first appearance with the VSO when he was 17 as a last-minute replacement for Yehudi Menuhin. He’ll perform Dvorak’s Violin Concerto. Ferguson Center, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Violinist Gil Shaham. March 25. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Soundscapes/Peninsula Youth Orchestra: spring concert. March 26. Musicians up to age 25 play a varied repertoire, including classical, popular and student-created works. American Theatre, Hampton. Free. 757-727-1995. hamptonarts.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Violinist Gil Shaham. March 26. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar: Li and Zohn Duo. March 30. Guitarists Erdong Li and Andrew Zohn will perform. Williamsburg Library Theatre. $25-$30. 757-376-9159. TidewaterClassicalGuitar.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Broadway Rocks.” March 31. Hear hit songs from shows such as “Hairspray,” “The Lion King,” “The Wiz” and “The Phantom of the Opera.” Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

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April

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Broadway Rocks.” April 1. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Chorale: Rossini: “Petite Messe Solennelle.” April 2. Adam Turner, artistic director of the Virginia Opera, and Brandon Eldredge, chorus master and assistant conductor of the Virginia Opera, will perform this piece written for two pianos. Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norfolk. $10-$28. 757-627-8375. vachorale.org.

Feldman Chamber Music Society: Hermitage Piano Trio. April 13. Chrysler Museum of Art, Kaufman Theater, Norfolk. $30. 757-552-1630. feldmanchambermusic.org.

Virginia International Tattoo. April 20-23. Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. Scope, Norfolk. $10-$100. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Romantic Meltdown.” April 21. Featuring Clyne’s “Masquerade,” Rachmaninov’s Concerto No. 2 and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “Romantic Meltdown.” April 22. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Norfolk Chamber Consort: “The Game of Pairs.” April 24. Major works by the Baroque and modern masters written for two instruments. Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center at ODU, Norfolk. $25. 757-785-7086. ncconsort.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar: David Russell. April 26. Featuring the Grammy Award-winning musician praised for his technical accomplishment and sophisticated musicianship. A presentation with Virginia Arts Festival. Robin Hixon Theater, Norfolk. $25-$30. 757-282-2822. vafest.org.

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May

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “The Music of Star Wars.” May 4. May the fourth be with you. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Tidewater Classical Guitar Showcase. May 5. Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center, Virginia Wesleyan University, Virginia Beach. This concert will feature works commissioned by the guitar society over the years, including music by Andrew York, Thea Musgrave, Adolphus Hailstork, and a newly commissioned work by Andrew Zohn. $25-$30. 757-376-9159. tidewaterclassicalguitar.org.

The Open Door Concert Series: Clocks in Motion. May 7. This percussion quartet performs new music and builds many of its own instruments. Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Free. 757-229-4235. mywpc.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “From the Silk Road to the Planets.” May 12. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. The ensemble, founded by Yo-Yo Ma, is now under the leadership of artistic director Rhiannon Giddens. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “From the Silk Road to the Planets.” May 13. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: “From the Silk Road to the Planets.” May 14. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Chris Thile: world premiere. May 19. Hear mandolin master Chris Thile’s new concerto. A co-presentation with Virginia Arts Festival. Ferguson Center for the Arts, Newport News. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Chris Thile: world premiere. May 20. Chrysler Hall, Norfolk. 25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Chris Thile: world premiere. May 21. Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Beach. $25-$79. 757-892-6366. virginiasymphony.org.

Soundscapes/Peninsula Youth Orchestra: Season 63 finale concert. May 21. Musicians up to age 25 play a varied repertoire, including classical, popular and student-created works. American Theatre, Hampton. Free. 757-727-1995. hamptonarts.org.

Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks Concert 5. May 25. Jon Nakamatsu performs “Rhapsody in Blue.” Williamsburg Community Chapel. $60. 757-229-9857. williamsburgsymphony.org.